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The BNSS 2024: A Critical Evaluation of Criminal Justice Reforms and Future Challenges

                                                       The  Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2024  is a landmark reform in India's criminal justice system, replacing the colonial-era Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.P.C). This comprehensive overhaul aims to modernize the legal framework, making it more aligned with contemporary societal needs, technological advancements, and constitutional values. Below is a detailed elaboration of the BNSS 2024, its key reforms, critical evaluation, and future challenges. Background and Need for Reform India's criminal justice system, largely based on laws enacted during British colonial rule, has long been criticized for being outdated, inefficient, and insensitive to the needs of a modern democracy. The key issues include: Delayed justice : Millions of pending cases and ...