The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Mulla’s The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) is an essential, practitioner-level commentary on India’s newly enacted criminal code that replaces the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860). Edited with authoritative notes and a commentary by Mulla, and with a contribution from Senior Advocate Sanjay Vashishtha, this volume dissects each section, explains legislative intent, and highlights critical judicial interpretations. Features include comparative charts mapping sections of the IPC to their BNS counterparts, detailed notes on clauses, tables listing new sections and repealed provisions, a curated selection of significant legal rulings, a table of cases, and a subject index for rapid reference. The book is tailored for immediate practical use — ideal for drafting, litigation, academic study, and judicial reference — and clarifies transitional provisions and application effective 1 July 2024. Published by Delhi Publishing Company, this edition is priced and produced for courts, law firms, libraries and students who need a single-volume, comprehensive guide to India’s criminal law overhaul. Whether you are a criminal lawyer updating practice notes, a law teacher redesigning coursework, or a student preparing for exams and internships, Mulla’s BNS 2023 bridges statute and practice with clarity, authority, and useful cross-referencing.