Top 10 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions every CLAT aspirant should know
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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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the outdated colonial-era laws-the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.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 ADDED Unlike the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita consists of 358 sections. MOB LYNCHING The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita includes mob lynching as an offence, defining it as murder or grievous hurt committed by five or more individuals on grounds such as race, caste, sex, language, or personal belief. ORGANISED CRIME For the first time, organised crime is comprehensively addressed at the national level in the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

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Will implement new criminal laws in three years: Devendra Fadnavis
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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 …

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

Live Law  

Supreme Court: Plea In Supreme Court Challenges BSA's Electronic Evidence & Confession Provisions And BNS Sections Case Title: Vinod Kumar Boinapally Versus Union Of India And Ors., W.P. S.187 BNSS | Supreme Court Affirms HC Judgment That Police Custody Must Be Within First 40 Days For Offences Punishable Upto 10 Yrs Imprisonment Case : Hyder Ali v.State of Karnataka The …

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[Advt.]Legal Expatiate: 5 Day Online Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Cyber Crime Litigation [27th Jan to 31st Jan]

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In this course, you'll delve into the dimensions of cyber law and cyber crime matters. TOPICS COVERED Module 1 - Information Technology Act - ⁠Provisions of BNS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BNSS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BSA on Cyber crime in India Module 2 - Cyber Crimes in India - Emerging trends …

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Introduction: In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, seeking to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, …

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Introduction: In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, seeking to repeal and replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, …

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) & Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: December 2024
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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) & Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Monthly Digest: December 2024

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Bombay High Court: Advocate Casting Aspersions On Woman's Character Upon Instructions From Client Is Discharging His Duty, Not Insulting Her Modesty: Bombay HC Case Title: Ratnadeep Ram Patil vs State of Maharashtra Citation: 2024 LiveLaw 634 The Bombay High Court recently held that an advocate, when casts aspersions upon a woman's character, on instructions from his client, is basically discharging …

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Now Judicial Aspirants, Lawyers And Law Students And Others Can Enrol For Individual And Combo Subjects From LiveLaw Academy's 'Judicial Service Examination Preparation Course' Introduction:In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya …

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Now Judicial Aspirants, Lawyers And Law Students And Others Can Enrol For Individual And Combo Subjects From LiveLaw Academy's 'Judicial Service Examination Preparation Course' Introduction:In 2020, the Government of India embarked on an ambitious exercise of reforming the Criminal Justice System. On 11th August 2023, three bills titled Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya …

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

New law repackaged sedition, should not be used to stifle dissent: High Court
3 months ago

New law repackaged sedition, should not be used to stifle dissent: High Court

India Today  

The Rajasthan High Court has observed that Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita appears to be reintroducing sedition laws from the scrapped Indian Penal Code and should not be used to cripple legitimate dissent. Justice Arun Monga also pointed out that the BNS provision is similarly worded to the sedition offence originally introduced by the British. The High Court …

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

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 …

'Colonial laws were source of British oppression, exploitation,' says PM Modi at event on three criminal laws
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Colonial laws were source of British oppression, exploitation,' says PM Modi at event on three criminal laws

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed a event marking the implementation of three new criminal laws in Chandigarh. Post-independence, PM Modi said, "People thought that now that the British had gone, they would be free from the British laws. Bidding hope that new laws will facilitate the modern day challenges of jurisprudence, the PM said, "I am confident that …

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

First conviction under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Bihar as two get life sentence

Hindustan Times  

In a first, two persons were sentenced to life imprisonment in Bihar under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “To my knowledge this is the first instance of the accused of triple murder case has been given life sentence under the new BNS act in the country,” said public prosecutor of Chhapra Court, Surendra Nath Singh. The Chhapra court …

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 …

Telangana Reviews New NDA Criminal Laws, Plans New High Court
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Telangana Reviews New NDA Criminal Laws, Plans New High Court

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana government is examining the three new criminal laws brought in by the NDA government at the Centre recently, Minister for Legislative Affairs D Sridhar Babu said in the Assembly on Friday that the Law department is examining it. Whether it is civil liberties, freedom of expression and several issues Our Law department is examining as to how …

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 …

Three booked in Pune for cheating businessman of ₹10 crore
8 months, 1 week ago

Three booked in Pune for cheating businessman of ₹10 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Deccan police have booked three persons for cheating a 65-year-old businessman of ₹10 crore. The police have invoked Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Sections 318, 316 and others against the accused. The three accused told the complainant Suhas Damodas Sathe of Nayantara on Bhandarkar Road that Hybrid Power Pack are better than lead batteries that are used for cars, trucks, motorcycles …

Mention of IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act to be read as reference to new criminal laws: Govt
8 months, 1 week 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 …

On Day 1 of new criminal code, 9 cases registered in Ggm
8 months, 3 weeks ago

On Day 1 of new criminal code, 9 cases registered in Ggm

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram: Nine cases were registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in Gurugram on the first day of its enforcement on Monday, police officials said on Tuesday. Haryana director general of police, Shatrujeet Kapur, said that more than 17,000 officers, who are involved in investigating cases, were imparted training before the introduction of the new laws to make …

New criminal law in force: In Uttar Pradesh, first FIR under BNS lodged in Amroha
8 months, 3 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 …

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 …

Himachal’s first case under new criminal laws registered in Mandi
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Himachal’s first case under new criminal laws registered in Mandi

Hindustan Times  

The state’s first case under the new criminal law, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was registered on Monday at Dhanotu police station in Mandi district. Three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—came into effect across the country on Monday, July 1. J&K’s first BNS case registered in Baramulla Srinagar : The first …

Over 20 FIRs registered in Delhi under new criminal law
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Over 20 FIRs registered in Delhi under new criminal law

The Hindu  

The Delhi police registered over 20 FIRs under various sections, including those pertaining to attempt to murder, theft, and encroachment of public space, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Monday. Three new criminal laws — BNS, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — came into effect on Monday, replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, …

Ludhiana’s first BNS case registered at Dehlon police station
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana’s first BNS case registered at Dehlon police station

Hindustan Times  

The Ludhiana police commissionerate’s first FIR under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Dehlon police station at 7.35 pm, Monday. Starting July 1, India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with a set of three new penal laws The FIR has been registered under Sections 303, 304 and 317 against Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi and …

Two FIRs Registered Under New Criminal Laws in Hyderabad
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Two FIRs Registered Under New Criminal Laws in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana police registered their first FIR with a digital signature in Charminar police station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitha, said DGP Ravi Gupta here on Monday. The vehicle has been seized The first digital FIR is numbered FIR-no-144 of 2024 under section 173 and 176 BNS in section 281 BNS 30 of the MV Act, Gupta said. “We booked …

Delhi street vendor booked in first FIR under new criminal code the day it takes effect – Firstpost
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Delhi street vendor booked in first FIR under new criminal code the day it takes effect – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The first case was filed under Section 285 of the new criminal code for obstructing a foot over bridge at New Delhi Railway Station and conducting sales The first FIR under the new criminal code was registered in New Delhi on Monday, the same day it came into force. First case filed under new criminal laws The first case was …

First case under new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lodged in Delhi against street vendor
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

First Case Under New Criminal Code Lodged Against Delhi Street Vendor
8 months, 3 weeks ago

First Case Under New Criminal Code Lodged Against Delhi Street Vendor

Deccan Chronicle  

The first FIR under Section Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered at Kamla Market Police Station in the national capital Delhi.Three new criminal laws come into effect from today.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.According to the …

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Comes Into Effect From Today: Sexual Crimes Against Men, Transgender To Be Included: Laws Explained
8 months, 3 weeks 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
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'First FIR Under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Filed In Gwalior Not Against Delhi Street Vendor,' Amit Shah Clarifies
8 months, 3 weeks ago

'First FIR Under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Filed In Gwalior Not Against Delhi Street Vendor,' Amit Shah Clarifies

ABP News  

Delhi News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the first FIR u/s of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior and not against the street vendor in the national capital. Issuing clarification on the matter, Shah said that the case against the vendor in Delhi was one of the first cases registered in the …

Delhi Police registers first case under new penal code 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' against street vendor
8 months, 4 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 …

New criminal laws, replacing British-era IPC, come into effect from today: 10-point cheat sheet
8 months, 4 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, 4 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 …

After 150 Years, BNS Will Replace IPC
8 months, 4 weeks ago

After 150 Years, BNS Will Replace IPC

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Nearly 150 years after the British codified criminal laws for its territories in India, the country will discard colonial hangover by switching over to a new set of laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — from Monday or July 1. On the eve of the day of the momentous changeover, Director-General of Police Ravi Gupta told Deccan Chronicle that the …

How the 3 new criminal codes reimagine crime and punishment
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

New criminal laws in India: Centre likely to amend BNS to include section on sexual crimes against men, transgender people
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New criminal laws in India: Centre likely to amend BNS to include section on sexual crimes against men, transgender people

The Hindu  

As three new criminal laws come into effect across the country from Monday despite objections from Opposition-ruled States, Union government officials said that States were free to bring in their own amendments to some provisions of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita that replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860, may …

As new criminal laws in India take effect from July 1, legal community braces for change
8 months, 4 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 …

Doctors object to penal provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Doctors object to penal provision in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

The Hindu  

Doctors practising modern medicine have objected to a section in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which will replace the Indian Penal Code, on National Doctors’ Day on July 1. Under Section 304 A, whoever causes the death of any person by doing any rash or negligent act not amounting to culpable homicide shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for …

New criminal laws in India: The Hindu’s detailed coverage
8 months, 4 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 …

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 …

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, 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. …

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