Singhal’s The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) – Criminal Law II

Edition: 1st Edition, 2025

Binding: Paperback

Singhal’s The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) – Criminal Law II – 1st Edition, 2025 is a comprehensive and analytical guide to the newly introduced criminal procedural law in India, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This book provides an in-depth explanation of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, highlighting its key reforms, procedural innovations, and practical implications for law enforcement, legal professionals, and students.\

Crafted for clarity and usability, this edition is designed to help readers understand the legislative shift in criminal procedure, especially in the context of modern criminal justice delivery. The commentary offers detailed insights into arrest, investigation, trial, bail, and appellate procedures under the BNSS, 2023. It also compares the old CrPC framework with the new provisions to help bridge the transition.

Key Features:

• Complete Coverage of BNSS, 2023: Presents section-wise analysis of the Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita along with the rationale for major procedural changes.

• Updated Legislative Framework: Reflects the latest criminal law reforms introduced to streamline, digitize, and modernize India’s criminal justice system.

• Comparative Perspective: Highlights significant differences between the CrPC, 1973, and BNSS, 2023, aiding seamless adaptation for practitioners and academicians.

• Simplified Procedural Explanation: Breaks down complex legal procedures such as FIR registration, arrest, detention, investigation, charge framing, trial, bail, and sentencing under the BNSS.

• Focus on Technological Integration: Addresses new provisions promoting digital FIRs, use of video conferencing, electronic summons, and faster evidence handling.

• Practice-Oriented Commentary: Provides practical insights and procedural clarity relevant for law enforcement officers, judicial officers, prosecutors, and advocates.

• Pedagogical Value: Ideal for law students studying Criminal Law-II, particularly in light of curriculum changes driven by the introduction of BNSS.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Authoritative and Up-to-Date: Captures the most recent developments in criminal procedural law through the lens of the newly enacted BNSS, 2023.

• Critical for Legal Transition: Equips professionals and institutions for the transition from CrPC to BNSS, ensuring continued compliance and effective application.

• Essential for Academic Success: Tailored to support the revised law syllabi of Indian universities and law schools post-introduction of the new criminal laws.

• Practical Utility for Legal Practitioners: Serves as a reliable desk reference for litigators, judges, and public prosecutors dealing with criminal law cases.

• Bridges Legal Reform Understanding: Helps readers grasp the policy vision and legislative intent behind the enactment of BNSS, fostering a better understanding of India’s evolving legal landscape.

Singhal’s The Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) – Criminal Law II – 1st Edition, 2025 is an essential tool for mastering the new criminal procedure code. Whether for study, courtroom application, or law enforcement operations, this book offers clear, current, and contextual guidance on one of the most significant legal reforms in recent times.