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, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. A new era begins with laws centered on public service and welfare.” The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. — Narendra Modi December 21, 2023 He further said that the criminal code draft legislations bear India’s “commitment to reform” and ensure “enhanced protection for the poor, marginalised and vulnerable sections”.

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Amit Shah reviews status of implementation of new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir
1 month, 1 week 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, 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 …

UCC: Congress alleges Modi govt showing cavalier attitude towards Law Commission
2 months, 1 week ago

UCC: Congress alleges Modi govt showing cavalier attitude towards Law Commission

Hindustan Times  

The Congress on Tuesday accused the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government of showing a “cavalier” attitude towards the Law Commission of India, particularly on a sensitive issue like the Uniform Civil Code. Congress general secretary in-charge of communication and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh alleged on X that a “respected body” like the Law Commission, which had …

Current Scenario On Death Penalty In Light Of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Current Scenario On Death Penalty In Light Of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Live Law  

India has in the past voted against a draft resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on the abolition of the death penalty. As per Sec 22 of BNSS, a sentence of death may be passed by: A High Court A Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge subject to the confirmation by the High Court. EXECUTION OF DEATH SENTENCE Chapter …

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 …

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

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 …

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, 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 …

Article 370 to triple talaq & new criminal code: Top 10 policy actions of Modi govt since 2014
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Article 370 to triple talaq & new criminal code: Top 10 policy actions of Modi govt since 2014

Firstpost  

While Article 370’s abrogation and new criminal laws are the highlight of the Modi government’s legislative agenda, the major executive decisions include the demonetisation, the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative Since taking over in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken a slew of legislative as well as executive actions that have come to shape his premiership. …

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, 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

New criminal laws mockery of Constitution: Teesta Setalvad
8 months, 4 weeks ago

New criminal laws mockery of Constitution: Teesta Setalvad

Deccan Chronicle  

The three new laws set to replace British-era ones from July 1 nationwide are a "mockery of the Indian Constitution", claimed civil rights activist and journalist Teesta Setalvad here on Friday.The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, which will come into effect from July 1, will replace the Indian Penal Code, Code …

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 …

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
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 Banerjee urges PM Modi to delay new criminal laws for 'thorough review'
9 months, 1 week ago

Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to delay new criminal laws for 'thorough review'

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to defer the implementation of the three criminal laws that are set to be rolled out on July 1. In a letter to the Prime Minister, the Trinamool Congress chief expressed "grave concern" over the impending implementation of the three laws - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, …

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, 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, 1 week 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Centre Tasks Union Territories to 'Be Ready' for New Criminal Laws by End of March
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre Tasks Union Territories to 'Be Ready' for New Criminal Laws by End of March

News 18  

The Central government has asked all union territories to complete readiness in view of implementation of three new criminal laws by the end of March. Sources reveal that initially only Chandigarh was earmarked as the pilot state for the initial rollout, but legal challenges pertaining to jurisdictional boundaries necessitated a synchronized readiness across all union territories. In response to the …

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 …

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Punitive Laws Alone Can't De-Risk India's Highways
1 year, 2 months ago

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Punitive Laws Alone Can't De-Risk India's Highways

Deccan Chronicle  

Christmas Day, December 25, is also Good Governance Day in India, as it has been since 2014, to coincide with the birth anniversary of the late Atal Behari Vajpayee, India’s hugely loved and respected Prime Minister. Their ire was directed at the new sub-section 2 of Section 106 which provides for up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fine for accidentally …

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, 2 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 …

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