Keeping Pace with Legal Change
In one of the historic judgments, the Supreme Court of India covered one of the most important questions about the…
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), which replaces the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973, redefines the roles of criminal courts in conducting inquiries and trials, making judicial processes more efficient. Sections 187-189 specify the hierarchy of courts and their territorial jurisdiction, while Sections 193-199 outline the procedures for inquiries, giving magistrates the authority to start investigations and gather evidence. The trial procedures detailed in Sections 225-265 focus on efficiency, fairness, and the rights of victims, incorporating modern tools such as electronic summons (Section 195). This new framework aims to improve accessibility and accountability, in line with ongoing reforms in India’s justice system.
