Commentary on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | BNS,2023 [ 2 Vols.] by R P Kathuria Edition 2026

Commentary on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is an authoritative two-volume treatise authored by R.P. Kathuria and Justice M. L. Singhal, offering an in-depth and systematic analysis of India’s new criminal code. Enacted to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces structural reforms and substantive modifications in criminal jurisprudence.

This comprehensive commentary provides section-wise interpretation supported by doctrinal clarity and practical insight. Volume 2, covering Sections 147 to 358, examines major offences and penal provisions under the new framework, explaining their scope, ingredients, punishment structures, and procedural implications.

The authors analyze legislative intent and highlight key distinctions from the IPC, enabling practitioners to confidently navigate the transition to the new criminal regime. The work is particularly valuable for criminal advocates, public prosecutors, judicial officers, academicians, and candidates preparing for judicial service examinations.