Meaning, Types, and Practical Guide The phrase “burden of proof” is central to how courts decide cases, including matters under the Indian Evidence Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), India’s reformed criminal code framework replacing the IPC for offences and procedure alignment. What Is the Burden of Proof? The burden of proof is the […]
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 is a landmark reform in India’s criminal law framework, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 with a modern, citizen-centric, and technology-ready legal code. Designed to align with India’s constitutional values and contemporary needs, the BNS focuses on justice delivery, victim rights, and faster, more transparent legal
