Muni, Paathik

Redefining law in a cyber age: India’s legislative shift against modern crime - Yojana: A Development Monthly - 68(11), Nov, 2024: p.49-53


The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) represents a significant shift in India’s criminal justice framework. It acknowledges that cybercrime requires a more muanced approach that traditional crimes. The boundaries of crime have changed. Cybercriminals can operate from any corner of the globe, and law enforcement can no longer rely solely on physical jurisdiction. The BNS is designed o handle such complexity by streamlining investigative processes and ensuring that law enforcement has the authority to pursue criminals across multiple jurisdictions within India. The Bharatiya Nayrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) focuses on improving the security of Indian citizens in the digital age by empowering law enforcement agencies to resound more effectively to digital threats. – Reproduced

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