CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA BILL 2023 WITH SPECIAL REGARD TO LAWS CONCERNING RAPE AND UNNATURAL OFFENCES

Abstract

This paper discusses anomalies in the New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023. The Bill proposed in the Lok Sabha eyes to substitute the old Indian Penal Code, 1860. The authors have critically analysed the new Bill by using Doctrinal Research methodology. The Author(s) have gone through various existing literature including statutes, case laws and recent incidents in order to justify the claims and reach to the conclusion. This paper aims to point out the irregularities/ legal problems in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill 2023 by comparing and contrasting the old and new legislation along with International laws. The paper further discusses the consequences of removing certain old provisions in the new Bill respectively. Ultimately, the Author(s) puts forth the conclusion and winds up the paper with suggestions aiming for a better legislation in place. These suggestions by the authors were the result of a comprehensive study of various national and international instruments with keeping in view the socio-legal aspects of the Indian subcontinent.