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06-Aug-2025 (In Criminal Law)
’m currently writing an article on the topic, “Does the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita Mark a Genuine Shift Toward Smart Justice, or Is It Merely a Rebranding?” I’d love to hear different perspectives on this, so I hope you all can share your views and insights with me.
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Answer #1
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The Bhartiya Nyaya Sahita Does indicate an intent to word modernization, focus on speed, technology and victim centric justice. However it's True Value depends on practical outcomes. If old systemic issues like delays, low conviction rates, and lack of judicial infrastructure persist , then it risk being seen as mere rebranding. A genuine shift must go beyond nomenclature to measurable improvements in justice delivery.
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Answer #2
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The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) certainly moves beyond mere rebranding, as it restructures offences, introduces timelines for investigation/trial, and modernises definitions for cybercrime, organised crime, and terrorism. However, many provisions are drawn from the IPC with modifications, so its true value will depend on consistent implementation, training of police/judiciary, and avoidance of misuse. It’s a hybrid of reform and continuity—smart justice will be achieved only if procedural bottlenecks are addressed alongside the new law.
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