This book review is written by Adv. Vaishnavi Parate, who is currently enrolled in the LLM program from Shri. Nathmal Goenka Law College, Akola Maharashtra and Human Rights Activist at All India Human Rights Association, National Council Member at National Legal Rights Consortium under Women’s Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry(WICCI). She is also a Content Creator on LinkedIn, Student Mentor on Topmate.

ABSTRACT

The “Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023” is a comprehensive legislative reform aimed at modernizing the criminal procedure framework in India. This Act consolidates and amends existing laws to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the criminal justice system. The BNSS introduces updated procedures for the investigation, trial, and sentencing of criminal offenses, ensuring better protection of citizens’ rights and more effective administration of justice. This legislative commentary will cover the key provisions of the BNSS, its implications for the legal system, and the potential impact on the overall administration of criminal justice in India.