Textbook on The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 by K D Gaur

K D Gaur Textbook on The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is a comprehensive section-wise book on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which came into effect from 1 July 2024. The book explains the new provisions introduced in the Sanhita and highlights the changes introduced in the provisions of the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860. Comments after each section provide the corresponding section from the Indian Penal Code, 1860 and highlight the changes brought in, along with the relevant legal principles and is supported by the judgments rendered under the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860.

This book addresses emerging issues as well as legislative and judicial developments. Significant changes in the well-established rules of criminal law and developments are discussed at appropriate places in this work. Important decisions of Indian and International Courts, that have either altered the direction of legal principles or thrown new light on existing ones, have been carefully examined.

Key Features:

• Features commentary on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – new provisions as well as those retained from the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Provides comparative tables under relevant sections highlighting the difference between the provision under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, 1860
• Includes commentary on the sections of the Indian Penal Code omitted in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
• Offers critical appraisal of judgments of Supreme Court and various High Courts, along with comparative case-law analysis of different countries
• Includes Annexures dealing with rights of accused, compensation to the victims of crime and guidelines to effectively study and understand criminal law
• An indispensable reference for legal practitioners, professionals, law students, competitive examination aspirants, academicians, and research scholars.