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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023  ·  Replaces Indian Penal Code, 1860  ·  In force: 1 July 2024
358 Sections 20 Chapters Replaces IPC 1860 Effective 1 July 2024
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) consolidates and amends the law relating to offences in India. It replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and came into force on 1 July 2024. The Act has 358 sections organised across 20 chapters. Click any chapter below to expand and read its sections.
Complete Structure
All 20 Chapters — 358 Sections