Which of the following Acts will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Indian Penal Code, 1860

Explanation:

• The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023,  is enacted to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, which was the primary criminal code in India since its enactment during the British colonial period.
• The new code aims to modernize and reform criminal laws in India, aligning them with contemporary societal values and legal principles.​

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023:

• Passed by the Indian Parliament in December 2023 and came into effect on July 1, 2024.
• Introduces new offences such as organized crime, terrorism, and cybercrime.
• Removes outdated provisions like the sedition law (Section 124A) and replaces them with laws addressing threats to the sovereignty and integrity of India.
• Emphasizes a justice-oriented approach rather than a punishment-centric one.​

Related Legislation:

• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, focusing on procedural aspects of criminal law.
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023: Replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, updating the rules and standards for admissibility of evidence in courts.​