Chapters in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is India’s new criminal code that replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2024. The BNS is intended to make the legal system more accessible, efficient, and supportive.

Key features of the BNS

• New offenses: Includes new offenses like organized crime, terrorist acts, and secession
• Community service: Introduces community service as a punishment for certain offenses
• Penalties: Increases penalties for several offenses
• Repeals: Removes laws that have colonial roots or are no longer relevant
• Gender neutrality: Promotes gender neutrality

Other details

• The BNS came into effect on July 1, 2024
• The BNS has 358 sections in 20 chapters
• The BNS includes provisions for commutation of sentences, fractions of terms of punishment, and fines
• The BNS includes provisions for acts done in good faith, such as to prevent danger or save human life
• The BNS Bare Act is a foundational text that provides a comprehensive guide to the BNS
• The BNS can be found on the this website

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Chapter No. of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)	Chapter Name Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
1	Preliminary
2	Punishments
3	General Exceptions
4	Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt
5	Offences Against Woman And Children
6	Offences Affecting The Human Body
7	Offences Against The State
8	Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force
9	Offences Relating To Elections
10	Offences Relating To Coin, Currency Notes, Bank Notes, And Government Stamps
11	Offences Against The Public Tranquillity
12	Offences By Or Relating To Public Servants
13	Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants
14	False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice
15	Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals
16	Offences Relating To Religion
17	Offences Against Property
18	Offences Relating To Documents And To Property Marks
19	Criminal Intimidation, Insult, Annoyance, Defamation, Etc.
20	Repeal And Savings