Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita: What Changed in Criminal Procedure? | NYAYI Legal Journal

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Article at a Glance

Mandatory forensic investigation for offences punishable by 7+ years.
Zero FIR legal entitlement codified under Section 173.
Statutory 14-day deadline for preliminary inquiry before FIR registration.

Executive Overview

Detailed guide on BNSS 2023 replacing CrPC 1973, mandating electronic FIRs, forensic investigation deadlines, and 14-day preliminary inquiry rules.

Key Takeaways & Practical Takeouts

Police must send investigation progress reports electronically within 90 days.
Trial courts bound by strict timelines for judgment pronouncement (45 days post-hearing).

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Table of Contents

The Shift from CrPC to BNSS
e-FIR & Zero FIR Mandate
Mandatory Forensic Sampling

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