Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
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Union government mandates IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act references be read as BNS, BNSS & BSA in official documents from July 1, 2024.
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Crime, Police And Law
High Court halts investigation, orders Police to register crimes under new laws [Read Order]
Karnataka High Court stays investigation, directs police to use the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita instead of the old Indian Penal Code for registering crimes.
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Judiciary
Madras HC Advocates protest against New Criminal Laws, entire Tamil Nadu on strike [Read Circular]
Madras HC advocates protest against new criminal laws, urging the Centre to halt enforcement. Statewide strike in Tamil Nadu, court proceedings boycotted.
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Judiciary
Punjab and Haryana HC interprets the applicability of provisions of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita [Read Order]
Punjab and Haryana HC clarifies applicability of old CrPC and new BNSS provisions for pending cases, ensuring continuity in legal proceedings.
Vantage Points
New Criminal Laws criticised for hasty implementation and superficial changes
Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani critiques India's new criminal laws, highlighting their hasty implementation, lack of substantial reform, and potential legal ambiguities.
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Jharkhand HC takes suo moto action against Universal LexisNexis for error in New Criminal Law Publication [Read Order]
The High Court of Jharkhand orders Universal LexisNexis to correct a crucial error in the new Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, to prevent miscarriages of justice.
Bharat attains new glory with its own criminal laws
Discover Bharat's transformation with new criminal laws replacing colonial relics. Insights from legal luminaries and lawmakers highlight the journey ahead.
Indias criminal justice system overhauled: Key 10 points
Explore India's revamped criminal laws with 10 key points, replacing British-era codes for faster justice and addressing modern crimes.
First FIR under new laws filed in Delhi
First FIR under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita filed against a street vendor in New Delhi for obstructing a road, highlighting the new criminal code in action.
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Lawyers Cannot Be Forced to Abstain from Work Amid 'Black Day' Protest: Calcutta HC [Read Order]
Calcutta High Court upholds lawyers' right to work amidst 'Black Day' protest, ruling Bar Council resolution non-binding.
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Plea in SC seeks to stay, constitute Expert Committee to assess viability of three New Criminal Laws [Read PIL]
PIL in SC seeks expert committee to assess the viability of new amended criminal laws, citing minimal public participation and potential defects.
BCI urges Bar Associations to refrain from strikes over new criminal laws
BCI urges Bar Associations to avoid strikes over new criminal laws, promises committee for amendments amid widespread concerns.
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West Bengal Bar Council Declares July 1 as Black Day in Protest Against New Criminal Laws [Read Resolution]
West Bengal Bar Council declares July 1 as Black Day to protest new criminal laws, calling the acts "anti-people, undemocratic, and draconian.
MK Stalin Urges Amit Shah to Withdraw New Criminal Laws
Tamil Nadu CM Stalin urges Home Minister Amit Shah to withdraw new criminal laws, citing lack of consultation and fundamental errors in the enactments.
Replacing colonial-era codes, new criminal laws to come into effect on July 1
Replacing colonial-era codes, the new criminal laws to come into effect on July 1. However, Section 106(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been put on hold. Read the full article to know why....
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