Question

What is the significance of the three new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act — recently assented by President Droupadi Murmu?

A They focus on delivering punishment instead of justice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B They replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C They introduce new offences and punishments in the criminal justice system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D They redefine sedition as a crime Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E They abolish the Indian Penal Code Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Explanation : The new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act — will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 .

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