SSC Stenographer 2025 PYQ — Question 37

SSC Stenographer - 08 Aug 2025 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q37

Which act replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973? 

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Answer: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Explanation

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the earlier Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC).

It is one of the three new criminal laws introduced in India in 2023

It governs procedures related to criminal justice system, including: Arrest, Investigation, Trial , Bail , Sentencing procedures

Additional Key Points

India replaced its old criminal laws with three new acts:

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 → replaces IPC (Indian Penal Code)

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 → replaces CrPC

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 → replaces Indian Evidence Act

Potential Questions & Answers

Q. How many new criminal laws were introduced in 2023?
Ans: Three

Q. What is the main aim of the new criminal laws?
Ans: To modernize India’s criminal justice system