Which law replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The Indian Penal Code (BNS), 2023 -
The Indian Government has made historic changes to the country's criminal justice system to modernize outdated colonial-era laws. The new laws will become effective nationwide from July 1, 2024.
The Indian Penal Code (BNS) replaces the 164-year-old Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860.
Objective: Its primary objective is to focus on justice rather than punishment. It provides clear provisions for crimes such as terrorism, organized crime, and mob lynching.
Sedition has been abolished and replaced with new provisions related to acts endangering the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. Furthermore, for the first time, community service has been introduced as a punishment.