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 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 of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act respectively. The new bills incorporate the suggestions made by the Parliamentary Standing Committee.

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – February 2025
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) And Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest – February 2025

Live Law  

Supreme Court: S.156 CrPC v S.175 BNSS | BNSS Mandates Magistrate To Hear Police Officer On Refusal To Register FIR, Ensures Reasoned Order: Supreme Court Case Title: OM PRAKASH AMBADKAR VERSUS THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA & ORS. Kerala High Court: S.187 BNSS | Default Bail Can Be Granted After 60 Days For Offence Punishable With Imprisonment Which May Extend To …

Amit Shah reviews status of implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Amit Shah reviews status of implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reviewed the status of the implementation of the new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir in the presence of Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. CM Abdullah attended the meeting though law and order is directly handled by the Central government since the erstwhile state was bifurcated into the union …

Will implement new criminal laws in three years: Devendra Fadnavis
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

PM Modi Dedicates Implementation Of New Criminal Laws To Nation From Chandigarh: WATCH
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3 months, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi Dedicates Implementation Of New Criminal Laws To Nation From Chandigarh: WATCH

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah watched the practical application of three laws in Chandigarh on Tuesday. The three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam— replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively on July 1. VIDEO | Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

PM Modi to dedicate implementation of criminal laws to nation today
3 months, 4 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 …

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 …

New criminal laws have reformed the justice system: PM Narendra Modi
7 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Amit Shah unveils four apps for new criminal laws
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah unveils four apps for new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

Chandigarh During his visit to Chandigarh, where he unveiled the 24x7 water supply project in Manimajra, Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday also launched four newly developed national apps — e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti and e-Summons — aimed at streamlining the criminal justice system, acting as catalysts for efficiency and transparency. Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated four …

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 …

DMK moves Madras HC against three new criminal laws introduced by the Centre
8 months, 1 week ago

DMK moves Madras HC against three new criminal laws introduced by the Centre

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: The DMK on Friday approached the Madras High Court 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 division bench comprising Justices S S Sundar and N Senthil …

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 …

New criminal law in force: In Uttar Pradesh, first FIR under BNS lodged in Amroha
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New criminal law in force: In Uttar Pradesh, first FIR under BNS lodged in Amroha

Hindustan Times  

As three new criminal laws replaced the colonial era Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Evidence Act, the first FIR under Section 106 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for causing death due to negligence was lodged at Rehra police station of Amroha in Uttar Pradesh. “We had been provided proper training about the three new laws that came …

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, …

No more IPC and CrPC, it is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita from today: First FIR registered in Delhi
9 months ago

No more IPC and CrPC, it is Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita from today: First FIR registered in Delhi

Op India  

The first FIR under Section Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Kamla Market Police Station in the national capital Delhi. The case has been registered against a street vendor under Section 285 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for obstruction under foot over bridge of New Delhi Railway Station and making sales. The Indian Penal Code has been replaced with the …

Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes
9 months ago

Amit Shah addresses media on new criminal laws: 'Instead of 'dand', it's now 'nyay'' | Top quotes

India TV News  

New criminal laws: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the new criminal laws are victim and justice-oriented. He emphasised that after 75 years, the colonial laws have been replaced with new laws enacted by the Indian Parliament, which came into effect on Monday, July 1. Parliament passed new criminal bills last year It is pertinent to mention …

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

Gurugram cops gear up, undergo training to implement three new laws from July 1
9 months, 1 week ago

Gurugram cops gear up, undergo training to implement three new laws from July 1

Hindustan Times  

As July 1 approaches, the Gurugram Police have geared up to implement the new set of laws that will overhaul the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act. Gurugram police commissioner Vikas Arora held a special meeting with police officers, deputy commissioners of police, district prosecutors, assistant commissioners of police and station house officers and …

Defer implementation of new criminal laws: Mamata to PM
9 months, 1 week ago

Defer implementation of new criminal laws: Mamata to PM

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: 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 …

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 …

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, 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 …

New criminal justice system based on Indian values: Yogi
9 months, 3 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. …

SC dismisses plea challenging new criminal laws
10 months, 1 week ago

SC dismisses plea challenging new criminal laws

The Hindu  

The Supreme court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the three criminal laws — the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act. “The new criminal laws are far more draconian and establish a police state in reality and violate every provision of fundamental rights of the people of India. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita encompasses …

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 …

Bar Council Of Delhi's Vice Chairman, Secretary, Members Urge Union Home Minister Not To Implement Three Criminal Laws
1 year ago

Bar Council Of Delhi's Vice Chairman, Secretary, Members Urge Union Home Minister Not To Implement Three Criminal Laws

Live Law  

The Vice Chairman, Secretary and two members of the Bar Council of Delhi have written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah urging him not to implement the three criminal laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya. The new laws will be enforced with effect from July 01, replacing the existing Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal …

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 …

Not Familiar With Hindi, So Will Call IPC As IPC Only Even If It's Replaced With New Law : Madras High Court Judge
1 year, 2 months ago

Not Familiar With Hindi, So Will Call IPC As IPC Only Even If It's Replaced With New Law : Madras High Court Judge

Live Law  

Justice Anand Venkatesh of Madras High Court recently told lawyers in his court that he would continue to call IPC, CrPC, and the Evidence Act by their original names even after they were replaced with the new acts which had Hindi names, The Hindu reported. When the judge found the Additional Public Prosecutor struggling to pronounce the Hindi words of …

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 passes new laws to repeal IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act
1 year, 3 months ago

Parliament passes new laws to repeal IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act

The Hindu  

December 21, 2023 11:00 pm | Updated 11:00 pm IST - NEW DELHI The Parliament passed the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bills — replacing the Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively — with Rajya Sabha clearing the three Bills on Thursday. Hailing …

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 …

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