Understanding Criminal Law in India: A Comprehensive Guide
- December 20, 2025
The Indian criminal justice system has undergone significant transformation with the introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act respectively. Understanding the criminal process begins with the First Information Report (FIR), which is the first…