Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

November 25, 2025 10:47 AM

India Highlights International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women with Expanded Safety Initiatives

India, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women observed on November 25, is highlighting its expanding legal, institutional, and digital measures to protect women from abuse. The United Nations established this day in 2000, marking the start of the annual global- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign that runs until December 10. The 2025 global theme, “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls,” reflects growing concern over ...

May 13, 2025 11:46 AM

Illicit liquor tragedy in Punjab: six arrested, 14 dead, several hospitalised

In the aftermath of a tragic incident involving the consumption of spurious liquor in Punjab’s Majitha block, six individuals have been arrested in connection with the case that has claimed 14 lives and left six others hospitalised. The incident spans five villages under the Majitha block in Amritsar district, officials confirmed on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Border Range, Satinder Singh, described the situation as “deeply unfortunate,” adding, “So far, six peopl...

July 1, 2024 5:53 PM

New criminal laws should be supported, not politicized: Amit Shah to Opposition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday criticized opposition parties for opposing and politicizing the new criminal laws, saying that the laws should be supported. The new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita -- came into effect from midnight on July 1. Responding to the Opposition's criticism that no discussions were held before the implementation of the laws, Shah said, "A few friends in the Opposition are making differe...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Uttarakhand completes preparations for implementing three new criminal laws

Uttarakhand has completed preparations for implementing three new criminal laws set to take effect across India on July 1, Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announced on Tuesday. The statement came during a video conference with all states, chaired by the Union Home Secretary. The three new laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023 - will replace existing criminal codes. Raturi outlined the state's comprehensive prepara...