The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces new offences like organized crime, petty organized crime, mob lynching, sexual intercourse by deceit, snatching, terrorist acts, and using children to commit crimes. These changes aim to address modern challenges and strengthen the legal system.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), introduces several new offences to address contemporary challenges and societal concerns. Here are the key new offences added under the BNS:

Major New Offences Introduced
Organized Crime (Section 109 BNS):
For the first time, organized crime is specifically defined and criminalized, with stringent punishments, including the death penalty or life imprisonment and heavy fines if the crime results in death. This covers crimes committed by criminal syndicates for material benefit, including financial gain.

Petty Organized Crime (Section 110 BNS):
Addresses minor but recurring criminal activities such as theft, snatching, unauthorized betting, unauthorized selling of tickets, and leaking public examination question papers. This aims to tackle crimes that, while not as grave as terrorism, still disrupt public order.

Terrorist Act (Section 113 BNS):
The BNS introduces a specific offence for terrorism, with definitions and penalties distinct from those in the IPC, reflecting the need to address the evolving nature of terror threats.

Murder by a Group of Five or More:
Special provision for murder or grievous hurt committed by a group on certain grounds, recognizing the seriousness of mob violence and hate crimes.

Cybercrime and Financial Fraud:
New offences have been added to address cybercrimes and financial fraud, reflecting the rise of digital and economic crimes in India.

Environmental Pollution:
The BNS now specifically criminalizes acts causing environmental pollution, recognizing environmental harm as a serious public offence.

Human Trafficking:
The Act introduces new provisions for human trafficking, with comprehensive definitions and penalties to address this growing concern.

Acts Endangering Sovereignty, Unity, and Integrity of India (Section 150 BNS):
The colonial-era offence of sedition has been repealed and replaced with a new, more precisely defined offence targeting acts that endanger the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, including incitement to secession, armed rebellion, or subversive activities.

Snatching (Section 304 BNS):
The specific offence of "snatching" has been introduced, recognizing this as a distinct and rising form of street crime
Other Notable Changes
Community Service as Punishment:
For certain offences, the BNS introduces community service as a form of punishment, marking a shift toward restorative justice.

Mandatory Minimum Punishments:
Several new offences now carry mandatory minimum sentences, aiming to ensure stricter deterrence.

Victim-Centric Provisions:
The BNS mandates compensation for victims in specific cases, emphasizing a more victim-oriented approach