The Punjab government will implement three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—from July 1. Extensive training and a trial run on June 29 are part of the preparation. Agencies like police, prosecution, and prisons are being trained to ensure seamless integration. The laws will replace the Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, and Indian Evidence Act for new cases.
