Ayush Chandra Satyam & Shivansh Deo, B.A. LL.B. (Hons.), NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. ABSTRACT The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice system, moving its focus from the accused to the victim. This paper examines three key provisions that drive this change: the right to access and information under Section 173, the right to be heard under Sections 360 and 18(8), and the mechanisms for reparation and witness protection..