'New criminal laws clear indication of India's evolution': CJI Chandrachud
11 months, 1 week ago

'New criminal laws clear indication of India's evolution': CJI Chandrachud

India Today  

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Saturday praised the enactment of new criminal laws and said it was a clear indication of India's evolution. Praising the enactment of the three new criminal laws, the CJI said, "I think that the enactment of three new criminal laws by the Parliament is a watershed moment for our society, a clear indicator that India is changing." India is set for a significant overhaul of the criminal justice system with newly enacted laws," he said. New laws take India's criminal administration to a new age," he said at the event.

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Need To Drive Criminal Law Forward With Data And Evidence, Hope Young Lawyers Will Willingly Join The Field: CJI Sanjiv Khanna
3 weeks ago

Need To Drive Criminal Law Forward With Data And Evidence, Hope Young Lawyers Will Willingly Join The Field: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

Live Law  

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday said that he hopes many youngsters and young lawyers would join the field of criminal law as their first career choice and not as a second choice or compulsion. We should not therefore ignore the importance of criminal law, and I hope in trust that many youngsters, including lawyers will gradually join …

Will implement new criminal laws in three years: Devendra Fadnavis
1 month, 1 week ago

Will implement new criminal laws in three years: Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu  

After the review meeting concerning the three new criminal laws, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday, stated that the State will implement all new laws completely within the next six months. Mr. Shah also instructed the State to establish a model Directorate of Prosecution system in line with the new criminal laws and achieve a 90% conviction rate in …

Haryana to implement three new criminal laws by February 28: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana to implement three new criminal laws by February 28: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur

The Hindu  

Haryana is likely to become the first among States and second after the union territory of Chandigarh to implement the three new criminal laws in entirety by February 28, according to State Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur. Mr. Kapur told The Hindu that the new laws define timeline for courts to dispose of trial proceedings and it might be …

Implement criminal laws in seven police commissionerates in U.P. by March 31: Amit Shah to U.P. CM
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Implement criminal laws in seven police commissionerates in U.P. by March 31: Amit Shah to U.P. CM

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stressed on Tuesday that the three new criminal laws should be implemented in the seven police commissionerates of Uttar Pradesh — Varanasi, Lucknow, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Agra and Kanpur — by March 31 and in the remaining parts of the State as soon as possible. Mr. Shah said that the full implementation of …

New criminal laws, migrant issues topped MHA's 2024 reform roster; census remained 'overlooked'
2 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Justice Lakshman Highlights Ease of Evidence Recording Under New Criminal Laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Justice Lakshman Highlights Ease of Evidence Recording Under New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Justice K. Lakshman, judge of the Telangana High Court, said that recording of evidence and serving of summons had become easy through the new criminal laws. Justice Lakshman was speaking at the concluding session of the two-day seminar, ‘New criminal laws’, under the aegis of the Metropolitan Criminal Courts Bar Association here. The three new criminal laws include Bharatiya …

Hyderabad: Bar Association Chief Highlights Benefits of New Criminal Laws
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad: Bar Association Chief Highlights Benefits of New Criminal Laws

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Rajavardhan Reddy, president of the Metropolitan Criminal Courts Bar Association, said that the new criminal laws, which replaced British-era legislation, were quite useful to the society, public litigants, advocates and courts. He encouraged advocates to get acquainted and adapt the new practices, particularly while handling electronic evidence and understanding enhanced punishments thereof. Gracing the occasion were Justice Sujoy Paul, …

New laws will ensure faster justice, says Chandigarh DGP
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New laws will ensure faster justice, says Chandigarh DGP

Hindustan Times  

Director general of police Surender Singh Yadav has said that the newly implemented laws in Chandigarh will expedite the judicial process, ensuring quicker justice to people. Director general of police Surender Singh Yadav addressing the media regarding the implementation of three new criminal laws at Punjab Engineering College in Sector 12 on Thursday. The new system also enables SHOs and …

New criminal laws protect rights: PM
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New criminal laws protect rights: PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — strengthen the spirit of “of the people, by the people, for the people,” which forms the foundation of democracy. The Prime Minister said that the new criminal laws represent a concrete step towards realising …

New criminal laws replaced colonial-era laws that revolved around ‘penal mindset’: PM Modi in Chandigarh
3 months, 3 weeks ago

New criminal laws replaced colonial-era laws that revolved around ‘penal mindset’: PM Modi in Chandigarh

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the country signifies the end of colonial-era laws, even as for decades after attaining independence the laws, unfortunately, continued to revolve around the “penal mindset”. Mr. Modi was addressing a gathering at an event ‘Secure Society, Developed India- From Punishment to Justice’ held in …

PM Modi to dedicate implementation of criminal laws to nation today
3 months, 3 weeks ago

PM Modi to dedicate implementation of criminal laws to nation today

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three transformative new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam in Chandigarh on Tuesday.PM Modi took to X and said that it is a matter of "immense joy" that these laws are coming into effect when the nation is marking …

New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Narendra Modi
7 months, 1 week ago

New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reiterated that his government abolished archaic laws that sent people behind bars over trivial issues and then changed it to provide “Nagrik ko Nyaya”. The 3 new criminal laws are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. In his Independence Day speech to the nation from the ramparts of Red …

‘New Criminal Laws lack transparency, more draconian in nature’
8 months ago

‘New Criminal Laws lack transparency, more draconian in nature’

The Hindu  

The new criminal laws that came into effect on July 1 have garnered attention and generated controversy. She was speaking at a discussion held by the Alternative Law Forum on “Decoding the New Criminal Laws: A Social Justice Perspective” on July 18. ‘Ironical in nature’ One of the primary changes introduced was the renaming of the Indian Penal Code to …

Will the New Criminal Laws Make India a Police State? | Interview with Criminal Lawyer Rebecca John
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the New Criminal Laws Make India a Police State? | Interview with Criminal Lawyer Rebecca John

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 12, 2024 13:52 IST - 26 MINS READ New criminal laws took effect in India on July 1, 2024, triggering widespread debate and concern about their potential to expand state power at the expense of civil liberties. After the first 15 days were over, the magistrate compulsorily had to remand the accused to police custody, to judicial …

DC Edit | Govt must walk the talk on taking relook at new laws
8 months, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | Govt must walk the talk on taking relook at new laws

Deccan Chronicle  

Union home minister Amit Shah’s statement that the government is open to constructive suggestions on the three criminal laws that have come into effect on July 1 and his offer to incorporate changes, if needed, are welcome for many reasons. It may be recalled that the government interlocutors were repeatedly offering to sit across the table with farmers agitating against …

Text of laws changed but criminal justice administration awaits reforms: former chief of panel
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Text of laws changed but criminal justice administration awaits reforms: former chief of panel

The Hindu  

The text of the three criminal laws may have been changed but the real test lies with reforms of the criminal justice administration and expecting the new laws to function from the first day is not feasible, said G.S. Expecting these laws to kick off from first day is not feasible, and the effects of their implementation will be known …

Amid transition concerns, Kerala police welcome new criminal laws
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid transition concerns, Kerala police welcome new criminal laws

New Indian Express  

A mobile application of the National Crime Records Bureau, NCRB Sankalan, helps officials and the public understand the changes, an officer said. Difficulties may arise when we implement the new laws,” an SHO-ranked officer said. “The facility to determine the new sections in the FIR-registering software also helps,” he added. Responding to the transition, Ernakulam Rural police chief Vaibhav Saxena …

Shah rejects criticism over new criminal laws, says most suggestions incorporated
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Shah rejects criticism over new criminal laws, says most suggestions incorporated

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday rejected the opposition’s criticism that the new criminal laws were a “cut, copy, paste” job and were rushed through without adequate discussion or debate. And in Parliament, there was a 9.29-hour debate in Lok Sabha, 6.7-hour in Rajya Sabha on the new laws.34 members in Lok Sabha and 26 in Rajya Sabha participated,” …

Criminal laws passed 'forcibly', INDIA will not allow 'bulldozer' justice in par system: Congress
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Criminal laws passed 'forcibly', INDIA will not allow 'bulldozer' justice in par system: Congress

The Hindu  

With the three new criminal laws coming into effect, the Congress on July 1 accused the government of getting them “forcibly” passed in Parliament after suspending 146 MPs and asserted that going forward, the INDIA bloc will not allow such “bulldozer justice” to prevail in the country’s parliamentary system. Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new …

Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' against street vendor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' against street vendor

India TV News  

As the three new criminal laws—Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—come into effect today, Delhi Police registered the first FIR under these new laws. Additionally, a probable first case under the new criminal law was also registered at the Nishatpura police station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Here's what experts think of new criminal laws as …

Justice, not punishment: Amit Shah praises new 'swadeshi' criminal laws amid row
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Justice, not punishment: Amit Shah praises new 'swadeshi' criminal laws amid row

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday stated that the new criminal laws that came into effect today have ended the era of British laws in India, converting the criminal justice system into 'completely Swadeshi'. The Union Minister noted that "many groups will benefit" from the new criminal laws, which prioritise women and children. Regarding allegations of passing laws without …

New criminal laws, replacing British-era IPC, come into effect from today: 10-point cheat sheet
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes

Al Jazeera  

Modi’s government says overhaul would make the country more just, but the opposition fears it would throw criminal justice system into disarray. Opposition parties and lawyers in India are raising concerns over the government replacing colonial-era criminal laws with new legislation, saying the move risks throwing the criminal justice system into disarray. The new laws were approved by parliament in …

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

From 'Zero FIR' to Video Evidence: New Criminal Laws to Take Effect from July 1
8 months, 4 weeks ago

From 'Zero FIR' to Video Evidence: New Criminal Laws to Take Effect from July 1

New Indian Express  

They said that the new laws are in sync with the existing social realities and crimes and provide a mechanism to effectively deal with these, keeping in view the ideals enshrined in the Constitution of India. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, who piloted the laws, said the new laws prioritize providing justice, distancing themselves from the British-era IPC, CrPC, and …

Three new criminal laws will provide time-bound justice, says Uttar Pradesh DGP
9 months ago

Three new criminal laws will provide time-bound justice, says Uttar Pradesh DGP

Hindustan Times  

The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 -- are more focused on providing justice to the victim, and not punishment to accused, in a time-bound manner and lessen the discretion of the investigation agency, said Uttar Pradesh director general of police Prashant Kumar on Thursday. Uttar Pradesh …

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 …

Mamata writes to PM Modi on new criminal laws, urges to defer their implementation: 'Outgoing govt…'
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata writes to PM Modi on new criminal laws, urges to defer their implementation: 'Outgoing govt…'

India TV News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging him to defer the implementation of the three “hurriedly passed” criminal laws which are all set to be rolled out on July 1. In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, the Trinamool Congress chief expressed "grave concern" over the impending implementation of the three laws -- …

New criminal laws to take effect from July 1: Arjun Ram Meghwal
9 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi
9 months, 2 weeks ago

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW Chief minister Yogi Adityanath said three new laws passed by the Parliament replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will be implemented in the country, including Uttar Pradesh, from July1. In a meeting held on Friday, the CM reviewed preparations regarding the implementation of the new criminal justice system. …

New criminal laws will tackle crime in effective manner: Former SC judge Navin Sinha
10 months ago

New criminal laws will tackle crime in effective manner: Former SC judge Navin Sinha

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The new criminal laws passed Parliament will tackle crime in an effective manner, Former Supreme Court judge Navin Sinha has said, while emphasising the need for effective training programmes for judges and police to make it a success. New criminal laws will tackle crime in effective manner: Former SC judge Navin Sinha Justice Sinha was Speaking at the …

Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws
10 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition that challenged the validity of three new criminal laws arguing that they purportedly perpetuate colonial-era practices and fail to safeguard citizen rights. Tiwari in January filed the petition contesting the legality of the three new criminal laws, claiming they do not protect citizens’ rights and instead uphold traditions from the …

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 says safeguards in new criminal laws will protect rights of citizens
11 months, 1 week ago

CJI says safeguards in new criminal laws will protect rights of citizens

The Hindu  

Describing the new criminal justice system as a “watershed moment for our society”, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Recording search operations Justice Chandrachud said that these laws have transitioned India’s legal framework on criminal justice into a new age. But this issue has been part of political discourse in elections.” Privacy concerns Asserting that the criminal justice system was set …

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 …

Integration of technology into criminal justice system requires careful consideration: CJI
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Integration of technology into criminal justice system requires careful consideration: CJI

The Hindu  

April 02, 2024 12:52 am | Updated 08:52 am IST - NEW DELHI Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on April 1 said that in the era of digital transformation, the interplay between law and technology can result in better crime detection and also ensure criminal justice reform. Sounding a cautionary note, he said: “From issues of jurisdiction and privacy …

DC Edit | Let new criminal laws strengthen democracy
1 year, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Let new criminal laws strengthen democracy

Deccan Chronicle  

India will soon be witnessing an interesting transformation in an area that touches everyone’s lives — administration of criminal justice. The Union government has notified the three new criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act, 2023, which will replace Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1974, …

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, …

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 …

India’s criminal justice system to be world’s most modern in 5 years: Amit Shah
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s criminal justice system to be world’s most modern in 5 years: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that after the introduction of three new criminal laws, India’s criminal justice system will be the most modern system in the world within the next five years. Speaking at the fifth International and 44th All India Criminology Conference of the National Forensic Sciences University in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar, Shah said that it marked …

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?
1 year, 2 months ago

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote?

Al Jazeera  

India’s parliament passed controversial legislation in December that has raised concerns about civil liberties and surveillance. The new criminal code criminalises an even more vague action – acts that “endanger sovereignty or unity and integrity of India” – to punish offenders with seven years to life in jail. Special offences in ordinary law: The new criminal statutes also incorporate special …

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 …

Bar Council of India appreciates the removal of colonial, outdated criminal laws
1 year, 2 months ago

Bar Council of India appreciates the removal of colonial, outdated criminal laws

Op India  

The Bar Council of India acknowledges the positive features embedded in the three Acts–Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita–passed by the Indian Parliament on December 21, 2023, which thereupon received Presidential assent on December 25, 2023 and were published in the official gazette on the same day. Understanding the need for a comprehensive legal framework, …

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 …

View: Why the three laws were needed for new age crimes
1 year, 3 months ago

View: Why the three laws were needed for new age crimes

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Even when he was BJP President, Amit Shah saw the Indian Penal Code, 1872 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 as vestiges of the British Colonial power with offences like sedition and conspiracy given priority over heinous crimes like murder and rape. Home MInister Amit Shah On December 21, Home Minister Amit Shah lived up to objective and …

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