Question

. Recently, the criminal justice system of India was completely overhauled. Based on this, which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Indian Penal Code has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
2. The Criminal Procedure Code has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita.
3. The Indian Evidence Act has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
4. The new reform came into effect on July 1, 2024.

• A. ii, iii
• B. None of these
• C. All of these
• D. iii only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. All of these

• India’s criminal justice system underwent a major reform with the introduction of three new laws, effective from July 1,2024.

• The Indian Penal Code has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

• The Criminal Procedure Code has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita.

• The Indian Evidence Act has been replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

• Passed by Parliament on December 21, 2023, and signed by President Droupadi Murmu on December 25, 2023, these laws introduce updates aligned with modern technologies and contemporary requirements.