In July 2024, India transitioned to a new justice system with 3 new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. But, what are the implications of one of these new laws: the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)? Will this law be a step towards better justice and more safety or would it create more avenues for misuse? What has tangibly changed with the introduction of this criminal law?
In this episode of CAM Radio – Clear Cut, our Partner (Deputy Head – Disputes) Amita Gupta Katragadda explores what’s different with the BNSS, the introduction of mandatory preliminary inquiries, the intricacies of Zero FIRs, the revamped approach to complaints, where the accused could be heard before cognizance takes place, extended custody provisions, where someone could be kept in remand in tranches, how that could complicate the process of securing bail, what has not changed with the introduction of the BNSS and more.
