The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (in force from 1 July 2024) replaced which of the following?
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (in force from 1 July 2024) replaced which of the following?
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Indian Evidence Act, 1872
- Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Indian Penal Code, 1860
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 from 1 July 2024. The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, while the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 remains in force.
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