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1. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), also known as the Indian Penal Code, is a comprehensive law that defines criminal offences and prescribes punishments for them. It is a cornerstone of the Indian legal system, and its modernization is a significant step towards ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law.

2. WHAT WAS THE NEED? 1 Modernizing Outdated Provisions The BNS aims to shed the colonial baggage of the 160-year-old Indian Penal Code (IPC), aligning criminal law with Indian values and ethos. It updates archaic language and reflects contemporary social realities and technological advancements. 2 Tackling Emerging Crimes The BNS emphasizes victim protection, compensation, and rehabilitation. It aims to combat terrorism, organized crime, and cybercrime more effectively, addressing new forms of social and economic offences.

3. CHANGES BNS IPC 358 sections in 20 chapters 511 sections in 23 chapters 20 new offences added N/A 19 provisions deleted N/A Punishment increased in 33 offences N/A

4. ADDITIONS Abetment outside India for offence in India. Section 48 Sexual intercourse by employing deceitful means, etc. Section 69 woman under eighteen years of age is raped by one or more persons Section 70(2) Hiring, employing or engaging a child to commit an offence. Section 95

5. ADDITIONS Mob Lynching Section 70(2) Causing death by negligence Section 106(2) Organised crime. Section 111

6. ADDITIONS Petty organised crime Section 112 Terrorist act. Section 113 Acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. Section 152

7. Punishment 1 Death The most severe punishment, reserved for the most heinous crimes. 2 Imprisonment for life A lengthy term of imprisonment, often used for serious offences. 3 Imprisonment- Rigorous Simple A term of imprisonment with hard labor, used for less serious offences. 4 Forfeiture of property The seizure of property as a consequence of a crime. 5 Fine A monetary penalty imposed for an offence.

8. Community Service Community service is a form of punishment that involves performing unpaid work for the benefit of the community. It is an alternative to traditional forms of punishment, such as imprisonment, and is often used for less serious offences.

9. SITUATIONS WHERE COMMUNITY SERVICE CAN BE GIVEN 1 Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade. 2 Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power 3 In Case Of Theft First time less then 5000 return of property 4 Misconduct in public by a drunken person 5 Defamation

10. IPC “Movable