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The three new criminal laws—BNS, BNSS, and BSA—came into force across India on July 1, 2024.
The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) has trained over 83,740 officers from the five pillars of the criminal justice system.
The Central Government is supplementing State efforts through the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 and modernization schemes.
Replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, modernising definitions of crimes and updating penalties.
Replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973, reforming investigation and trial processes.
Replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, incorporating provisions for electronic evidence and new forensic standards.
Conducts capacity-building programmes and trains Master Trainers across States and UTs for the new laws.
To seamlessly transfer data and information among different pillars of the criminal justice system (police, courts, prisons, forensics).
Key: Funded by the Central Government to augment State digital infrastructure.
Provides financial support for initiatives aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women, aligning with the new legal frameworks.
Key: Administered by the Department of Economic Affairs.
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General Awareness > Indian Polity
Which of the following changes has Bharatiya Nagarik suraksha Samhita (BNSS) brought to criminal procedure?
Answer: Video-recorded confessions
Under Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), what is the maximum period for which a person can be held in police custody in total, even if remanded periodically by a magistrate?
Answer: 15 days (for initial remand, extendable)
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) aims to align Indian evidence law with advancements in:
Answer: Forensic science and digital technology
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Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System, a national platform for enabling integration among courts, police, prisons, and forensic labs.