The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, contains a total of 358 sections organized into 20 chapters.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) comprises:
358 sections
20 chapters
It has been introduced to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, with the goal of making India’s criminal laws more modern, clear, and efficient