Dr Hari Singh Gour s Commentaries on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

"Dr. Hari Singh Gour's Commentaries on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023" is a comprehensive two-volume legal reference that provides an in-depth analysis of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860. This latest 2025 edition, published by Law Publishers (India) Pvt. Ltd., offers detailed commentary on the restructured penal code, reflecting significant amendments and the introduction of new offences. The BNS comprises 358 sections, with 175 sections modified, 8 new sections added, and 22 sections repealed. Notably, definitions previously spread over 34 sections have been consolidated into a single section. The commentary addresses new offences such as environmental pollution, human trafficking, organized crime, and terrorism, and discusses changes like increased imprisonment terms for 33 offences, enhanced fines for 83 offences, and the introduction of community service for six offences. This authoritative text is an invaluable resource for legal practitioners, scholars, and students seeking to understand the nuances of India's updated criminal law framework.