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Non-Consensual Unnatural Sex Clause 'Missing' In New Criminal Laws. Centre To Reply
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to make its stand clear on the exclusion of penal provisions for the offences of unnatural sex and sodomy from the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Explained: What Are The Key Provisions In India's New Criminal Laws
Three new criminal laws came into effect last month, bringing changes to India's criminal justice system.
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New Law Makes Sex Offences Gender Neutral, Adds Clauses To Crimes Against Children
The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences "gender neutral" for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official documents.
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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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"3 British-Era Laws Changed With Concept Of Speedy Justice": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the three laws of the British-era that were governing the Indian Judicial system have been changed on the concept of delivering speedy justice.
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New Criminal Laws, Australian Visa: Changes Coming Into Effect From July 1
These changes encompass legal reforms, adjustments in visa rules affecting Indian students in Australia, and price hikes in the commercial vehicle sector.
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From Terrorism To Treason: New Criminal Laws Decoded
The government has officially declared that the revamped legal framework will be implemented from July 1
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New Laws Have Unshackled Criminal Justice System From Colonial Legacy: Vice President
The three new laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act - have unshackled the Indian Criminal Justice system from its colonial legacy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday.
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New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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President Gives Assent To 3 Bills To Replace British-Era Criminal Laws
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday gave assent to the three new criminal justice bills which were cleared by Parliament last week.
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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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"Will Miss IPC Section 420": BJP MP On New Criminal Code Bills
Senior advocate and nominated MP Mahesh Jethmalani told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that he will miss some parts of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), especially section 420 that is imprinted in everyone's mind and became so popular that even a
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Death For Lynching, Suicide Decriminalised: Highlights Of New Criminal Laws
The Indian Penal Code will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as the government seeks to do away with the colonial-era criminal laws.
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"Italian Mindset Won't Understand Indian Laws": Amit Shah Jabs Congress
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws seek to bring comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system with a human-centric approach and a focus on imparting justice.
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Non-Consensual Unnatural Sex Clause 'Missing' In New Criminal Laws. Centre To Reply
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to make its stand clear on the exclusion of penal provisions for the offences of unnatural sex and sodomy from the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Explained: What Are The Key Provisions In India's New Criminal Laws
Three new criminal laws came into effect last month, bringing changes to India's criminal justice system.
-
New Law Makes Sex Offences Gender Neutral, Adds Clauses To Crimes Against Children
The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences "gender neutral" for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official documents.
-
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.
-
"3 British-Era Laws Changed With Concept Of Speedy Justice": Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that the three laws of the British-era that were governing the Indian Judicial system have been changed on the concept of delivering speedy justice.
-
New Criminal Laws, Australian Visa: Changes Coming Into Effect From July 1
These changes encompass legal reforms, adjustments in visa rules affecting Indian students in Australia, and price hikes in the commercial vehicle sector.
-
From Terrorism To Treason: New Criminal Laws Decoded
The government has officially declared that the revamped legal framework will be implemented from July 1
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New Laws Have Unshackled Criminal Justice System From Colonial Legacy: Vice President
The three new laws - the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act - have unshackled the Indian Criminal Justice system from its colonial legacy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Wednesday.
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New Indian Penal Code Has Become "More Draconian": P Chidambaram
Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday said the new Indian Penal Code has become "more draconian" and asserted that the successor government in 2024 must review the "draconian" provisions.
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President Gives Assent To 3 Bills To Replace British-Era Criminal Laws
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday gave assent to the three new criminal justice bills which were cleared by Parliament last week.
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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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"Will Miss IPC Section 420": BJP MP On New Criminal Code Bills
Senior advocate and nominated MP Mahesh Jethmalani told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that he will miss some parts of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), especially section 420 that is imprinted in everyone's mind and became so popular that even a
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Death For Lynching, Suicide Decriminalised: Highlights Of New Criminal Laws
The Indian Penal Code will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita as the government seeks to do away with the colonial-era criminal laws.
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"Italian Mindset Won't Understand Indian Laws": Amit Shah Jabs Congress
Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said the three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws seek to bring comprehensive changes to the criminal justice system with a human-centric approach and a focus on imparting justice.
