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SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 84

SSC CHSL - 15 Nov 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q84

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What is the total number of sections in Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1: 531.
Explanation:

  • The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, is the new legislation regulating criminal procedures in India, replacing the erstwhile 'Code of Criminal Procedure' (CrPC), 1973.
  • Total Number of Sections: This new Code comprises a total of 531 sections.
  • Number of Chapters: It is divided into a total of 39 chapters.
  • Comparison with CrPC: The old Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) contained 484 sections. In the BNSS, 177 provisions have been altered, 9 new sections have been added, and 14 sections have been repealed (removed).
  • Key Changes: It incorporates modern provisions such as the inclusion of digital evidence, the concept of 'Zero FIR', and making forensic investigation mandatory.

Summary of New Criminal Laws (For Revision):

  • The Government of India has enacted three new laws, replacing three old ones, which came into effect on July 1, 2024:
  • New Law (2023) | Old Law (Replaced) - Total Sections
  • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) | Indian Penal Code (IPC) - 358
  • Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) | Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) - 531
  • Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) | Indian Evidence Act (IEA) - 170

Key Features of BNSS (From an Examination Perspective):

Timelines: It establishes strict timelines for investigations and trials (e.g., delivering a verdict within 45 days).
Digital Investigation: Audio-video recording has been made mandatory during searches and seizures.
Special Provisions for Fugitive Offenders: Trials are now permitted even in their absence.
Zero FIR: Any individual can now register an FIR at any police station, regardless of where the crime was committed. Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Which law has the BNSS 2023 replaced?
Answer: The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973.
Question: How many sections are there in total in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)?
Answer: 358.
Question: From which date have these new laws come into effect across India?
Answer: July 1, 2024.