In simple words
The BNS is India's main criminal law. It lists offences such as murder, theft and cheating and sets their punishments. It replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for offences committed on or after 1 July 2024.
Last reviewed 25 Oct 2026
BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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