New Criminal Laws
Discover Bharat's transformation with new criminal laws replacing colonial relics. Insights from legal luminaries and lawmakers highlight the journey ahead.
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Crime, Police And Law
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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Judiciary
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.
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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.
PIL in Kerala High Court against Hindi names for new Criminal Laws
Kerala lawyer moves High Court against Hindi, Sanskrit titles to central legislations.
“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 kno...
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea for stay on new criminal laws
SC refuses plea to stay new criminal laws. Court deems the plea casual, noting laws aren't yet implemented. Petitioner withdraws. Laws effective from July 1, 2024.
Key changes in the Law of Evidence - Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Explore the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, a transformative legal framework designed to modernize, humanize, and decolonize India's evidence law.
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New criminal laws watershed moment for society: CJI [Read Inaugural Remarks]
CJI Chandrachud hails new criminal laws as a watershed moment, marking a significant overhaul for the justice system, emphasizing adaptation and technology's role.
SC dismisses PIL against new criminal laws
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against new criminal laws replacing British-era codes, set for July 1, 2024 implementation.
India's new criminal laws to be in force from July 1 this year, Centre notifies
The Centre has notified for India's new criminal laws to be in force from July 1 this year.
New Anti Cheating Legislation 2024: A Move Against Exam Paper Leaks, Enhancing Fairness in UPSC, SSC, NEET Exams
India's Anti-Cheating Bill: hefty fines, jail for exam leaks, protecting merit in UPSC, SSC, NEET exams, and combating unfair practices.
‘Reputation is earned, needs protection', Law Commission for retaining criminal defamation as part of criminal laws
Law Commission of India backs criminal defamation to protect reputation as a right, balancing free speech with Supreme Court's stance and global context.
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