(1) This Act may be called the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint, and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Sanhita. (3) Every person shall be liable to punishment under this Sanhita and not otherwise for every act or omissio... https://www.leadindia.law/bns-section-1-short-title-commencement-and-application