criminal · In Force

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023

Replaces 163-year-old IPC with 358 sections. Terrorism defined as offence, organised crime chapter, community service as punishment, sedition renamed to acts endangering sovereignty.

Enforced

1 July 2024

Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Key provisions and changes

• 358 sections (IPC had 511)
• Community service as punishment
• Terrorism & organised crime defined
• Gender-neutral offences
• Petty organised crime section