3 New Criminal Laws – A Comprehensive Course

Yes, the old criminal laws — IPC, CrPC, and IEA — are still relevant for exams like CLAT PG and UGC NET. Even though BNS, BNSS, and BSA replaced them from July 1, 2024, many exams continue to include questions from the old laws due to pending court cases, legacy syllabus, and transitional overlap. Always check the latest syllabus or notification before starting your prep.

Yes, the new criminal laws — BNS, BNSS, and BSA — are applicable across all states and Union Territories, including Jammu & Kashmir. Since the removal of Article 370, central laws apply uniformly throughout India, unless explicitly excluded by legislation.

The objectives behind replacing IPC, CrPC, and IEA include: modernising colonial laws, improving trial speed, giving more rights to victims, and making procedures more technology-friendly.

The new criminal laws are designed to speed up criminal trials and make them more transparent by:

• Setting time limits for investigation and trial

• Allowing e-FIRs and digital case records

• Expanding victim rights and enabling quicker trial options like plea bargaining

To study the new criminal laws for judiciary exams:

• Begin with bare acts of BNS, BNSS, and BSA

• Create a comparison table with IPC, CrPC, and IEA
  Focus on changes in definitions, punishments, and trial procedure

• Solve MCQs, case-based questions, and refer to judicial interpretations as they emerge

Yes, criminal law is a strong career in India. It opens up roles in litigation, public prosecution, judiciary, and legal policy — especially for those interested in courtroom work and justice delivery.

The highest paying roles in criminal law include:

• Senior partners in top law firms handling criminal or white-collar crime cases

• Special Public Prosecutors in high-profile cases

• Legal consultants for corporate crime, investigations, or compliance

• Judges in the higher judiciary

The difference between civil law and criminal law lies in their purpose: civil law resolves personal disputes (like contracts or property), while criminal law deals with crimes against society, where the State represents the victim and prosecutes the offender.
 

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