[This Article is authored by Adil Ameen, a 5th year B.A., LLB Hons student from Chanakya National Law University, Patna] Introduction India revamped its criminal justice system on July 1 2024, replacing colonial-era laws with new legislation. The Indian Penal Code, 1860 which defines and prescribes punishment for criminal offences, has been replaced by the Bharatiya…