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Criminal Law Reforms The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) came into effect on July 1, 2024, replacing the Indian Penal Code. The BNS introduces several changes, including the addition of 20 new offenses and the removal of 19 provisions from the previous code. Notably,