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Key Features Of India's 3 New Criminal Laws
India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with three new criminal laws coming into effect today. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Colonial-Era IPC Out, New Criminal Laws Take Effect From Today: 10 Points
India's criminal justice system will undergo a complete overhaul today with three fresh criminal codes replacing the full set of British-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code.
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Supreme Court To Hear Petition Against New Criminal Laws Passed By Parliament Tomorrow
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a petition challenging the enactment of three new laws that seek to overhaul India's penal codes claiming that they suffer from many "defects and discrepancies".
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New Laws A Significant Overhaul Of Criminal Justice System: Chief Justice Of India
Hailing the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for society, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today said India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system.
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"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
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"From Colonial Hangover To Police State": Kapil Sibal On 3 Criminal Laws
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday hit out at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying there is "nothing Indian" about the three bills passed in the Rajya Sabha to overhaul the criminal justice system, claiming it is a move from a "colonial hangover" to a
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Opportunity To Redraft Colonial Criminal Laws "Wasted": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday criticised the three bills brought by the government that seek to overhaul the criminal justice system, saying the opportunity to replace and redraft the colonial laws has been "wasted."
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Parliamentary Panel Greenlights Bills To Change India's Criminal Laws
Three bills to overhaul the criminal justice system in India, that were under review, has been adopted by the Parliamentary Committee of Home affairs by an overwhelming majority despite dissent notes from the 10 Opposition members in the panel.
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Parliament Panel May Tell Government To Criminalise Adultery Again
A parliamentary committee is likely to recommend re-criminalisation of the adultery law and criminalisation of non-consensual sex between men, women and/or trans members, as part of an overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws in India.
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Madras Lawyers Body Passes Resolution Against Renaming Of Criminal Laws
The Madras Bar Association (MBA) on Friday passed a resolution against the proposed renaming of the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
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Strict Punishment For Hit-And-Run Cases? What New Bill Says
In an effort to curb hit-and-run cases, the government has proposed a new provision as part of its overhaul of criminal laws in the country.
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Explained: What Is Section 150, Which Will Replace Sedition Law
The Centre's move of overhauling the Indian Penal Code also has a provision for replacing the colonial-era sedition law with Section 150 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with "acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India".
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Centre's New Bills To Overhaul Criminal Laws: Here's What Has Changed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, which were all enacted during the British Raj.
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"Acts of Secession" Replaces Sedition: New Bills To Overhaul Criminal Laws
The Centre today introduced a new Bill in the parliament to overhaul the country's criminal laws.
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Capital Punishment For Mob Lynching: Big Revamp Of Indian Criminal Laws
The government on Friday announced a complete overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws to include maximum punishment for crimes like mob lynching and rape of minors and a new offence of "endangering unity" instead of sedition.
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Key Features Of India's 3 New Criminal Laws
India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with three new criminal laws coming into effect today. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
-
Colonial-Era IPC Out, New Criminal Laws Take Effect From Today: 10 Points
India's criminal justice system will undergo a complete overhaul today with three fresh criminal codes replacing the full set of British-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code.
-
Supreme Court To Hear Petition Against New Criminal Laws Passed By Parliament Tomorrow
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a petition challenging the enactment of three new laws that seek to overhaul India's penal codes claiming that they suffer from many "defects and discrepancies".
-
New Laws A Significant Overhaul Of Criminal Justice System: Chief Justice Of India
Hailing the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for society, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud today said India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system.
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"Far More Draconian": Petition Filed In Supreme Court Against New Criminal Laws
A petition challenging the enactment of three new sets of law that seek to overhaul India's penal codes has been filed in the Supreme Court, claiming they suffered from many "defects and discrepancies".
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"From Colonial Hangover To Police State": Kapil Sibal On 3 Criminal Laws
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Friday hit out at Home Minister Amit Shah, saying there is "nothing Indian" about the three bills passed in the Rajya Sabha to overhaul the criminal justice system, claiming it is a move from a "colonial hangover" to a
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Opportunity To Redraft Colonial Criminal Laws "Wasted": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday criticised the three bills brought by the government that seek to overhaul the criminal justice system, saying the opportunity to replace and redraft the colonial laws has been "wasted."
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Parliamentary Panel Greenlights Bills To Change India's Criminal Laws
Three bills to overhaul the criminal justice system in India, that were under review, has been adopted by the Parliamentary Committee of Home affairs by an overwhelming majority despite dissent notes from the 10 Opposition members in the panel.
-
Parliament Panel May Tell Government To Criminalise Adultery Again
A parliamentary committee is likely to recommend re-criminalisation of the adultery law and criminalisation of non-consensual sex between men, women and/or trans members, as part of an overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws in India.
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Madras Lawyers Body Passes Resolution Against Renaming Of Criminal Laws
The Madras Bar Association (MBA) on Friday passed a resolution against the proposed renaming of the Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act and the Code of Criminal Procedure.
-
Strict Punishment For Hit-And-Run Cases? What New Bill Says
In an effort to curb hit-and-run cases, the government has proposed a new provision as part of its overhaul of criminal laws in the country.
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Explained: What Is Section 150, Which Will Replace Sedition Law
The Centre's move of overhauling the Indian Penal Code also has a provision for replacing the colonial-era sedition law with Section 150 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which deals with "acts endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India".
-
Centre's New Bills To Overhaul Criminal Laws: Here's What Has Changed
Union Home Minister Amit Shah today introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, which were all enacted during the British Raj.
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"Acts of Secession" Replaces Sedition: New Bills To Overhaul Criminal Laws
The Centre today introduced a new Bill in the parliament to overhaul the country's criminal laws.
-
Capital Punishment For Mob Lynching: Big Revamp Of Indian Criminal Laws
The government on Friday announced a complete overhaul of colonial-era criminal laws to include maximum punishment for crimes like mob lynching and rape of minors and a new offence of "endangering unity" instead of sedition.
