New Criminal Laws in India: A Step Away from British-Era Legislation
On July 1, 2024, India introduced three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. These laws replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, marking a significant move towards modernizing and decolonizing India’s criminal justice system.