Criminal law
Criminal law in India is governed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which came into effect in July 2024. The BNS replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act (IEA). The criminal justice system The BNS aims to protect citizens' rights, uphold the rule of law, and ensure speedy justice.
The new laws are based on Indian values of justice and reflect a shift from a punitive to a justice-oriented approach. The new laws include timelines and formalize the use of technology in investigative and judicial processes.
The criminal law system in India includes:
- ✔️ The rights of the arrested person .
- ✔️ The right to be informed of the offense.
- ✔️ The right to be informed of their right to bail.
- ✔️ The right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours.
- ✔️ The right to legal aid.
- ✔️ The right to be represented by a lawyer in court.