Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [A10-2E3]

As at 7 September 2026. In force from 1 July 2024 by Notification S.O. 850(E): commencement of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [N11-2X4]. Partially commenced: some sections carry their own dates.

Dates: made 25 December 2023; in force 1 July 2024; ceased none recorded. Gazette: Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 1, 25 December 2023. Band A.

Cite: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (45 of 2023) [A10-2E3]. Machine: A10-2E3.

Sections (7)

Section 1. Short title, commencement and application [S10-NKZ]

Clause 2(31). valuable security

Clause 2(32). vessel

Section 2. Definitions [S10-NMH]

Clause 137(1). kidnapping

Clause 189(1). unlawful assembly

Section 358. Repeal and savings [S10-NNK]

Made under

No recital of a power is printed.

Acts on (1)

Repeals Indian Penal Code, 1860 [A10-01N], 1 July 2024.

Acted on by (3)

Cites: Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 [A10-1Z8], 1 July 2024.

Commences: Notification S.O. 850(E): commencement of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [N11-2X4], 1 July 2024.

Cites: Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 [A10-1T2], 1 July 2024.

Not held (0)

none