The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, primarily consolidates and revises provisions related to which area of law?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Criminal Substantive Law.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 is India’s new penal code, which consolidates and revises provisions related to offences and punishment. It replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and modernises criminal law by introducing new offences—such as organized crime, terrorism, and cyber-fraud—and reforming punishment structures.
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civil law is incorrect because BNS is not about private disputes or contracts.
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commercial law is wrong because commercial law deals with business, trade, and corporate regulations, not crimes.
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constitutional law is wrong since BNS does not deal with the structure of government or fundamental rights.