Three New Laws for Corporate

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)

The Indian Hom e Ministry recently announced the enactment of three ne w criminal laws, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, effective July 1, 2024. These bills repeal the British-era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Ac t, respectively.

The ne w laws overhaul the Indian criminal justice system. They aim to revamp and replace the dated colonial laws, by considering implementation of justice through a victim centric approach, increasing focus on national security and introducing digital / electronic evidence reviews, making them priorities of these laws.

It will equip senior management, lega l teams, compliance officers, and HR professionals to develop and implement effective compliance frameworks tailored to your organization’s needs.

This workshop will highlight the key aspects of these laws and provide you with an actio n plan that is aimed at reducing lega l risks, streamlining operations and investigation methodologies, and enhancing efficiency with review and response for corporate.

Course Content

Introduction to the ne w criminal laws

• Overview of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
• Key changes and implications for corporates

Deep dive into specific provisions:

• BNS: Criminalizing adultery, voyeurism, and stalking
• BNSS: Enhancing punishment for se xual offences and introducing ne w offences
• BSA: Strengthening witness protection and criminalizing perjury
• Case studies and scenarios illustrating the application of the ne w laws

Compliance, Investigation methodologies, risk management strategies for corporates

• Best practices and Actio n Plan for streamlining operations according to the ne w laws in the workplace
• Mechanisms to Secure Data and standardising business processes
• Integration of Technology
• Forensic eDiscovery tools and fraud detection platforms
• Forensic accounting techniques a