Singh, Seema  <br/><br/>
Criminal justice system reforms; Evaluating the impact of BNS  

 - Yojana: A Development Monthly  
 - 68(11), Nov, 2024: p.29-34 
<br/><br/> The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) emphasizes justice while the IPC primarily focuses on punishment. This shift becomes clearer when considere3d alongside the chanes in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). The primary aim of these amendments is to ensure swift and fair justice. The colonial ear laws enacted by the British Parliament to suppress Indian residence have now been replaced. Effective 1 July 2024, these laws aim to address contemporary challenges, tackle modern offence, and decolonize India’s criminal justice system marking a significant step towards legal reform. – Reproduced