From definition of terrorism to punishment for hit-and-run cases: Key highlights of 3 new criminal laws
1 year, 3 months ago

From definition of terrorism to punishment for hit-and-run cases: Key highlights of 3 new criminal laws

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three significant bills to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act. Here are three key bills passed by Lok Sabha: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 These bills will replace the Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023: Key points The bill seeks to replace the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973. Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023: Key points The bill consists of 170 sections as opposed to the 167 sections in the previous Indian Evidence Act.

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New criminal laws, migrant issues topped MHA's 2024 reform roster; census remained 'overlooked'
3 months ago

New criminal laws, migrant issues topped MHA's 2024 reform roster; census remained 'overlooked'

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Replacing the century-old criminal laws with a new set of legislations for introducing a modern and technology-driven criminal justice system, rolling out the controversial Citizenship Act and fire-fighting to check unabated violence in Manipur kept the Union home ministry busy in 2024. The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the …

Top 10 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions every CLAT aspirant should know
4 months ago

Top 10 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions every CLAT aspirant should know

India Today  

Three new criminal laws came into effect this July, marking a significant shift in India's criminal justice system. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the outdated colonial-era laws-the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. LIST OF NEW CRIMES …

High Court's notice to Centre on DMK plea opposing three new criminal laws
8 months, 1 week ago

High Court's notice to Centre on DMK plea opposing three new criminal laws

India Today  

The Madras High Court on Friday ordered issuing notice to the Centre over a plea by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam to declare as ultra vires and unconstitutional, the three new criminal laws brought in by the Union government. The three laws-- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have come into effect from July 1. A …

Mention of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be read as reference to new criminal laws: Govt
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Mention of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be read as reference to new criminal laws: Govt

India TV News  

New criminal laws: The Central government said that any mention of the now-replaced IPC, CrPC, or Evidence Act in any statute, ordinance, regulation, or notification will be read as a reference to the new criminal justice laws, Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, respectively. Law Ministry notification “In pursuance of Section 8 of the General …

India’s Criminal Law Overhaul 2024: What You Need to Know About the BNS, BNSS, and BSA Acts Replacing IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act
8 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Criminal Law Overhaul 2024: What You Need to Know About the BNS, BNSS, and BSA Acts Replacing IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 12, 2024 19:55 IST - 1 MIN READ The Centre has implemented new criminal laws effective July 1, 2024. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. Also, the new laws have effectively reintroduced provisions similar to the …

First case under new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lodged in Delhi against street vendor
9 months ago

First case under new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lodged in Delhi against street vendor

Hindustan Times  

The first FIR under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 was registered against a street vendor in Kamla Market Police Station in New Delhi on Monday, July 1, news agency ANI reported. The three new criminal laws came into effect across the country on Monday, and this was the first-ever case registered under one of the sections. First …

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained
9 months ago

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained

News 18  

From today, the new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, will be applicable across the country despite some objections from the Opposition-ruled states. In February, the Centre had notified that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will come into effect from July 1, …

New criminal laws, replacing British-era IPC, come into effect from today: 10-point cheat sheet
9 months ago

New criminal laws, replacing British-era IPC, come into effect from today: 10-point cheat sheet

India TV News  

Three new criminal laws came into effect from Monday across the country, bringing significant reforms to the country's criminal justice system and replacing colonial-era legislation. New criminal laws: Here are 10 key points It is no longer necessary to visit a police station to report an incident, instead, people can now report incidents through electronic communication. Parliament passed new criminal …

How India's three new criminal laws will reform the justice system: A quick guide
9 months ago

How India's three new criminal laws will reform the justice system: A quick guide

India Today  

On July 1, India ushered in a new era in its criminal justice system by replacing three foundational laws: the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. The new laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 aim to modernise the …

How the 3 new criminal codes reimagine crime and punishment
9 months ago

How the 3 new criminal codes reimagine crime and punishment

Hindustan Times  

The three new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam are set to take effect from Monday, replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act. Technological advancements have been integrated into these new laws, incorporating several modern aids for police investigations, court trials, and closing loopholes that …

3 New Criminal Laws To Take Effect Today Replacing Colonial-Era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act. Know Key Reforms
9 months ago

3 New Criminal Laws To Take Effect Today Replacing Colonial-Era IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act. Know Key Reforms

ABP News  

In a landmark move, three new criminal laws will come into effect across India from Monday, replacing colonial-era legislations and ushering in significant reforms in the criminal justice system. The new laws aim to modernise India's justice system, incorporating provisions such as Zero FIR, online registration of police complaints, and electronic summonses. Zero FIR, Specific Provisions For Mob Lynching, Electronic …

As new criminal laws in India take effect from July 1, legal community braces for change
9 months ago

As new criminal laws in India take effect from July 1, legal community braces for change

The Hindu  

Starting July 1, three new criminal laws will come into effect, reshaping the legal landscape in India by replacing the British-era criminal laws. These new criminal laws which take effect from July 1, 2024 replace the earlier criminal laws — the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. “Unfortunately, by way of these, the Central …

New criminal laws in India: The Hindu’s detailed coverage
9 months ago

New criminal laws in India: The Hindu’s detailed coverage

The Hindu  

The three new criminal laws, that were passed by Parliament in 2023, will come into effect from July 1, 2024. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam that will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, respectively, received President Droupadi Murmu’s …

Justice will be Priority Not Punishment: Prez Murmu on New Criminal Laws
9 months ago

Justice will be Priority Not Punishment: Prez Murmu on New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the three new criminal laws, which are slated to come into force from July 1, will provide justice rather than punishment, which was the mindset during the British regime. Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said in Parliament last year that the new laws would give priority to providing justice in place …

Plea in Supreme Court to stay implementation of new criminal laws
9 months ago

Plea in Supreme Court to stay implementation of new criminal laws

The Hindu  

A petition was moved in the Supreme Court on June 27 seeking a stay on the implementation and operation of three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, scheduled to come into effect from July 1. The writ petition filed by Anjale Patel and Chhaya Mishra, represented by advocates Sanjeev …

With dummy FIRs and pocket guides, police get ready to switch to new criminal laws
9 months ago

With dummy FIRs and pocket guides, police get ready to switch to new criminal laws

The Hindu  

Ahead of the implementation of the new criminal laws from July 1, at least 23 modifications have been made to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems, an online platform used by more than 16,000 police stations across the country to register first information reports. The Delhi Police, which was one of the first police forces across the country to …

Defer Implementation of New Criminal Laws: Mamata to PM Modi
9 months, 1 week ago

Defer Implementation of New Criminal Laws: Mamata to PM Modi

News 18  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer the implementation of the three “hurriedly passed” criminal laws that are set to be rolled out on July 1, saying it would enable Parliament to review them afresh. In a letter to PM Modi, the Trinamool Congress chief expressed “grave concern” over the impending implementation of …

New criminal laws to take effect from July 1: Arjun Ram Meghwal
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal laws to take effect from July 1: Arjun Ram Meghwal

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi : The three new criminal laws will come into force from July 1 and necessary training for their implementation is already underway, Union law and justice minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Sunday. Kolkata: Union minister Arjun Ram Meghwal speaks at a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in Kolkata, Speaking at …

New criminal laws, introduced after widespread consultation, to become effective on July 1: Law Minister
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal laws, introduced after widespread consultation, to become effective on July 1: Law Minister

The Hindu  

Emphasising that the country’s new criminal laws have been brought in after widespread consultation, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on June 16 said that the new laws will come into force on July 1, 2024. The three new laws — theBharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal …

SC refuses to entertain plea against new criminal laws, allows withdrawal of petition
10 months, 1 week ago

SC refuses to entertain plea against new criminal laws, allows withdrawal of petition

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition which challenged the enactment of three new laws that seek to overhaul India's penal codes. SC refuses to entertain plea against new criminal laws, allows withdrawal of petition A vacation bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal allowed petitioner advocate Vishal Tiwari to withdraw the plea. …

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking expert committee to examine viability of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking expert committee to examine viability of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain plea seeking directions for constituting an expert committee to examine, assess, identify the viability of the three new criminal laws including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The three laws, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, will come into effect from July 1, 2024. The CJI …

CJI Chandrachud on enactment of three new criminal laws: ‘India is changing’
11 months, 1 week ago

CJI Chandrachud on enactment of three new criminal laws: ‘India is changing’

Hindustan Times  

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday hailed the enactment of three new criminal laws in the country, saying that it is a “clear indication” of India changing. Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud “I think that the enactment of three new criminal laws by the Parliament is a clear indicator that India is changing. He added,"India …

Will Completely Overhaul Commercial & Civil Justice Systems, Bring UCC : BJP In Election Manifesto
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Completely Overhaul Commercial & Civil Justice Systems, Bring UCC : BJP In Election Manifesto

Live Law  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has made a promise in its election manifesto to initiate reforms in the Civil Procedure.“We will completely overhaul the commercial and civil justice systems, on the lines of criminal justice reforms. “We will completely overhaul the commercial and civil justice systems, on the lines of criminal justice reforms. The other key promises made by the BJP …

India's three new criminal laws to come to effect from July 1: Govt issues gazette notification
1 year, 1 month ago

India's three new criminal laws to come to effect from July 1: Govt issues gazette notification

Op India  

The central government announced that the three criminal laws replacing the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act of 1872 will come into effect from July 1, 2024. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya bills will replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, …

Centre notifies three new criminal laws; to come into force from July 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre notifies three new criminal laws; to come into force from July 1

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Three new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam – which seek to replace the colonial era Indian Penal Code, the Criminal Procedure Code and the Indian Evidence act, will come into force from July 1 this year, the Centre announced on Saturday. The ministry of home affairs notified the new …

New Criminal Laws Replacing IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act To Come Into Force From July 1, 2024
1 year, 1 month ago

New Criminal Laws Replacing IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act To Come Into Force From July 1, 2024

Live Law  

The Union Government has notified that the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam- will come into effect from July 1,2024.The Ministry of Home Affairs issued three notifications today regarding the date of commencement of these three laws. The Union Government has notified that the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya …

3 criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPc, Evidence Act to come into effect from July 1
1 year, 1 month ago

3 criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPc, Evidence Act to come into effect from July 1

Hindustan Times  

The three new criminal laws which replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act will come into effect from July 1, the government notified on Saturday. The three new criminal laws are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha. Here are the main takeaways of the new legislation The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 This replaces …

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Issuance Of Directions For Effective Implementation Of New Criminal Laws In Cases Where Trial Yet To Commence
1 year, 2 months ago

Plea In Delhi High Court Seeks Issuance Of Directions For Effective Implementation Of New Criminal Laws In Cases Where Trial Yet To Commence

Live Law  

A petition has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the issuance of practice directions regarding the three new criminal laws in relation to cases where the cause of action dates back to before the passing of the new laws and no petition, application or trial had been commenced.The plea A petition has been filed before the Delhi High …

CAA, 3 criminal laws to be notified 'much before' Lok Sabha poll announcement: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

CAA, 3 criminal laws to be notified 'much before' Lok Sabha poll announcement: Sources

India TV News  

Rules for the Citizenship Act of 2019 and the three new criminal laws 2023 will be notified "much before" the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, a senior government functionary said on Tuesday. Asked whether the rules will be notified before the announcement of the next Lok Sabha elections that are likely to be held in April-May, the functionary said, …

Major Changes Introduced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
1 year, 3 months ago

Major Changes Introduced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Live Law  

Recently, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has received Presidential assent, and it will replace the 163-year-old Indian Penal Code. Printing or Publishing Trial Court Proceeding Relating To Sexual Offences Without Permission Of Court Is An Offence Section 73 adds that printing or publishing any matter in relation to any proceeding before a Court with respect to offence realting to rape, sexual …

India gets new criminal laws as three bills to replace 'colonial-era' codes get President Murmu's nod
1 year, 3 months ago

India gets new criminal laws as three bills to replace 'colonial-era' codes get President Murmu's nod

India TV News  

New Delhi: The three criminal bills to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Evidence Act were on Monday enacted into law after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent. Twenty new offences have been added in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Nineteen provisions that existed in IPC have been deleted In 33 offences the punishment of …

Revision sans vision: On the three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India
1 year, 3 months ago

Revision sans vision: On the three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India

The Hindu  

Law-making in the absence of a significant number of Opposition members does not reflect well on the legislature. The three Bills that replace the body of criminal laws in India were passed by Parliament in its ongoing session in the absence of more than 140 members. Even though the revised versions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha …

Parliament: After LS, Rajya Sabha Passes 3 Criminal Bills; PM Modi Says Watershed Moment in India's History
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament: After LS, Rajya Sabha Passes 3 Criminal Bills; PM Modi Says Watershed Moment in India's History

News 18  

Amit Shah Congratulates Indians on Passing of New Criminal Laws “Congratulations to all Bharatwasis on this proud moment as our nation finally gets its criminal justice laws. Parliament LIVE: 'Everything Online in New Criminal Justice System,' Says Amit Shah “I can confidently say that after the implementation of the bills, all processes – from FIR to judgment – will be …

PM Narendra Modi Hails The Passage Of Criminal Code Bills In Parliament Rajya Sabha
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Narendra Modi Hails The Passage Of Criminal Code Bills In Parliament Rajya Sabha

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the passage of the Criminal Code Bills in Parliament as a “watershed moment” in the country’s history and said that these legislations will mark the beginning of a new era where laws are centered on public service and welfare. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, …

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha Passes Amended Criminal Law Bills; Shah Says Crimes Against Women, Children Top Priority
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament Updates: Lok Sabha Passes Amended Criminal Law Bills; Shah Says Crimes Against Women, Children Top Priority

News 18  

Latest Updates on Winter Session of Parliament And Bills Passed Our live coverage of the latest proceeding of the winter session of the Parliament has moved here. Amit Shah Introduces Bills to Replace IPC, CrPC | Check Top Quotes Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced three new bills to replace the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal …

Parliament passes 3 criminal law reform bills, PM Modi says 'watershed moment'
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament passes 3 criminal law reform bills, PM Modi says 'watershed moment'

India Today  

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday passed three criminal bills — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Saksha Bill — in the absence of Opposition MPs from the Parliament. The new bills were aimed at revamping the colonial-era criminal laws, with a focus on enhancing penalties for crimes such as terrorism, lynching, and offenses jeopardising national security. Reacting …

INDIA parties may move court to challenge criminal code Bill
1 year, 3 months ago

INDIA parties may move court to challenge criminal code Bill

The Hindu  

Indian National Developmental, Inclusive Alliance partners could approach the Supreme Court to challenge some of the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha and Bharatiya Samanta Bill that seek to replace the existing criminal laws. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, accused the government of getting Opposition members suspended only to pass the …

Lok Sabha clears 3 bills to replace British-era criminal codes
1 year, 3 months ago

Lok Sabha clears 3 bills to replace British-era criminal codes

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the government’s vision was to have a criminal code that provided “justice” rather than “punishment” as the Lok Sabha passed the three crucial bills — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Saksha Bill — that will replace a raft of British-era laws after a day-long discussion in the Lower …

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament proceedings | Lok Sabha passes Bills to replace British-era criminal laws

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three amended Bills that seek to repeal and replace criminal laws which date back to colonial times. ‘No sympathy for terrorists’ Noting that more than one lakh people have been killed in terror attacks across the country over the past 75 years, Mr. Shah said that the BNSS had, for the first time, defined …

Lok Sabha Passes New Criminal Laws Via Voice Vote
1 year, 3 months ago

Lok Sabha Passes New Criminal Laws Via Voice Vote

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three redrafted bills -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill -- to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote. Replying to a debate on the three bills, Mr Shah said that the three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws seek to …

LS takes up criminal laws after mass suspension
1 year, 3 months ago

LS takes up criminal laws after mass suspension

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The three Bills to replace the existing criminal laws in India were tabled for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha even as 95 Opposition MPs remain suspended from the Lower …

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion
1 year, 3 months ago

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha is at present considering three criminal law bills.The bills are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which seek to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.The bills were initially introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Monsoon. The Lok …

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion
1 year, 3 months ago

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha is at present considering three criminal law bills.The bills are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which seek to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.The bills were initially introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Monsoon. The Lok …

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion
1 year, 3 months ago

Criminal Law Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act : Live Updates From Lok Sabha Discussion

Live Law  

The Lok Sabha is at present considering three criminal law bills.The bills are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, which seek to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872.The bills were initially introduced by Home Minister Amit Shah in the Monsoon. The Lok …

Understanding the significant changes in 3 criminal law bills
1 year, 3 months ago

Understanding the significant changes in 3 criminal law bills

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday proposed to expand the definition of “terrorist act” under the penal law by bringing within its fold threats to “economic security” and “monetary stability” of the country, while not including a parliamentary panel’s recommendation to include a gender-neutral provision criminalising adultery and a clause to separately criminalise non-consensual gay sex. Among the other notable changes, …

New Penal Code Bill Widens Scope Of "Terrorist Act", Includes Acts Threatening Economic Security Of India
1 year, 3 months ago

New Penal Code Bill Widens Scope Of "Terrorist Act", Includes Acts Threatening Economic Security Of India

Live Law  

The new version of the new penal code bill - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 - introduced by the Union Government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday has a wider definition of the offence of "terrorist act" compared to the initial version of the bill introduced in August.Acts done with the intent of threatening or likely to threaten the "economic security …

Centre To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act With Revised Criminal Law Bills
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence Act With Revised Criminal Law Bills

Live Law  

The Central Government on Tuesday introduced revised criminal law bills in the Lok Sabha after withdrawing the previous versions.Home Minister Amit Shah introduced 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023', 'The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023' and 'The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023', which seek the repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code. The Central Government on Tuesday introduced revised criminal …

New Criminal Law Reform Bills To Replace IPC,CrPC & Evidence Act Are Withdrawn By Center
1 year, 3 months ago

New Criminal Law Reform Bills To Replace IPC,CrPC & Evidence Act Are Withdrawn By Center

Live Law  

Update at 4.45 PM, Dec 12 : Centre Introduces Revised Criminal Reform Bills To Replace IPC, CrPC & Evidence ActThe Central Government has decided to withdraw the three criminal law reform bills - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Bill and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita- introduced by it in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence …

Centre Withdraws three New Criminal Law Bills To Introduce As Per After Parliament Panel s Recommendations
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre Withdraws three New Criminal Law Bills To Introduce As Per After Parliament Panel s Recommendations

ABP News  

New Delhi: The government has decided to withdraw the three bills that aim to replace existing criminal laws and introduce them afresh following various recommendations made by a parliamentary panel. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11 along with Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam bills. Home Minister Amit Shah, …

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