Friday, 26 June 2026
Important Questions and answers on law (Part 6 )
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2) Questions and answers on law (Part 73)
3) Questions and answers on law (Part 74)
4) Questions and answers on law (Part 75)
5) Questions and answers on law (Part 76)
6) Questions and answers on law (Part 80)
7) Questions and answers on law (Part 81)
Key Changes in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 {Part 2}
Major Themes of Reform
The BNSS 2023 focuses on speedy trials, time-bound procedures, and modernizing
criminal procedure. Here are the key changes organized by theme:
1. Time-Bound Proceedings (Most
Important for Interview)
Trial-Related Timelines
· Committal proceedings: Must be completed within 90 days, extendable to 180 days with written reasons
· Chargesheet copy supply: Within 14 days (previously no time limit)
· Framing of charges: Within 60 days of first hearing
· Judgment delivery: Within 30 days (extendable to 60 days with special reasons)
· Judgment upload: Within 7 days of pronouncement
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Key Changes in Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023 {Part 1}
A. Leniency and First-Time Offender Provisions
1. Enhanced Plea Bargaining Benefits
BNSS
Section 293 reduces
punishment for first-time offenders to 1/4th
and 1/6th of minimum punishment (previously 1/2 and 1/4th under CrPC
Section 265E). This shows the law's humanitarian approach toward
first-time offenders.
2. Mandatory Bail for First-Time
Undertrials
BNSS
Section 479 allows
first-time offenders to get mandatory bail after serving 1/3rd of punishment (previously 1/2 under CrPC Section 436A). Jail superintendents now have a duty to apply for release of eligible prisoners.
B. Gender Equality and Inclusive Language
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