1.      Introduction The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, represents a landmark shift in India’s criminal justice landscape. It is designed to tackle long-standing issues of procedural delays and inefficiencies. With a firm commitment to expediting the justice delivery process, the BNSS Reforms introduce specific timelines and procedural reforms. These reforms are set to transform how criminal cases are handled. This new legislation aims to streamline various stages of the criminal justice system. It covers everything from preliminary investigations to the final pronouncement of judgments. The goal is to ensure a more efficient and timely resolution of cases. In this blog, we will explore the BNSS’s approach to enhancing the speed and efficiency of legal proceedings. We will begin by examining the new timelines for preliminary inquiries and investigations under Section 173. These changes represent a significant departure from previous practices under the CrPC. Next, we will delve into the BNSS’s provisions for the timely submission of medical reports in cases of sexual offenses. We will detail the new requirements that ensure prompt evidence collection. Ensuring Prompt Submission of Medical Reports in Sexual Offense Cases The blog will also cover the BNSS’s stipulations for supplying relevant documents to the accused […]