BNS, BNSS & BSA - New Criminal Laws Explained

Comprehensive overview of India's three new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) - effective July 1, 2024. Covers key changes, new offences, and comparison with IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act.

New Course15h 7m32 lecturesHindi & English

Instructor

Senior Legal Professional · Details at launch

What you'll learn

BNS, 2023 - Structure (358 sections, 20 chapters) and key departures from IPC 1860 (511 sections)

New BNS Offences - Organized Crime (Section 111), Terrorist Act (Section 113), Mob Lynching (Section 103), Snatching

Community Service as punishment (Section 4 BNS) - first introduction in Indian criminal law

BNSS, 2023 - Zero FIR, E-FIR & mandatory forensic investigation for 7+ year offences

BNSS Timeline Provisions - Maximum adjournments, time-bound charge sheets & plea bargaining (Section 290)

Undertrial Rights under BNSS Section 479 - First-time offender release at one-third detention

BSA, 2023 - Electronic & digital records as primary evidence, removal of outdated telegram provisions

Section 65B BSA - Certification of electronic evidence and forensic authentication requirements

Victim Rights - Mandatory hearing before withdrawal of prosecution (BNSS Section 360)

Transition Framework - How courts handle cases under old laws during the changeover period

About this course

Who is this course for?

Law students wanting to understand the new criminal law framework

Judicial exam aspirants needing to study BNS/BNSS/BSA for upcoming exams

Practicing advocates transitioning from IPC/CrPC/Evidence Act to new laws

Legal professionals seeking a quick update on the July 2024 criminal law changes

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of Indian legal system (helpful but not mandatory)

Interest in criminal law and legal updates

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This course includes

32 Video Lectures on All Three New Criminal Laws

Old Law vs New Law Comparison Tables

Section-wise Mapping (IPC to BNS, CrPC to BNSS, Evidence to BSA)

Key Amendments & New Provisions Highlighted

Practice MCQs After Each Module

Downloadable Quick Reference Charts

Course details

Duration5 weeks

Lectures32

Total video15h 7m

LanguageHindi & English

CertificateYes

Last updatedFebruary 2026

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