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DMK leader R.S. Bharathi moves Madras High Court challenging three new criminal laws

DMK’s organising secretary R.S. Bharathi. File photo | Photo Credit: The Hindu Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organising secretary R.S. Bharathi has filed three public interest litigation petitions in the Madras High Court to declare as unconstitutional the three new laws which have replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, Indian Penal Code and Indian Evidence Act from July 1 this year.India’s new criminal codes: The Hindu’s detailed coverageAll three petitions have been listed for admission before a Division Bench of Justices S.S. Sundar and N. Senthilkumar on Friday. The cases had been filed against the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 which have replaced the old criminal laws.‘Move to weaponise the law...
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J&K L-G, DGP see new criminal laws as ‘enabler, booster’ to fighting terror

As the J&K police started implementing the new criminal laws in J&K on Monday, J&K Lieutenant Governor and Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain expressed hope that these laws will “further strengthen” the State’s might to tackle terrorism.“To establish the rule of law, fear (playing on the minds of officials) needs to be lowered. These new laws will be an enabler, a booster and a helpful framework under which the rule of law will be established. The idea of individual rights should not be allowed to sink the boat full of people,” DGP Swain said. DGP Swain said the new laws provide “a clear legal mandate to tackle cross-border terrorism”. “It (new laws) has a dedicated section to combat organised crime, ensuring no room for unlawful activities orchestrated by syndicates t...
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Video | Explainer: Key Changes In The Criminal Laws And What Do Critics Say About The New 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); Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian Evidence Act. The three laws were passed in parliament in December 2023. Source link
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Video | New Criminal Laws: What They Mean

India's criminal justice system undergoes a complete overhaul with three fresh criminal codes replacing the full set of British-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code. NDTV's Arun Singh has the details. Source link
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Video | New Criminal Laws: This Is Rowlatt Act: Asaduddin Owaisi Compares New Laws To Colonial Era

Lambasting the new criminal laws which came into effect today, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi claimed the new laws are worse than the colonial era's most controversial Rowlatt Act. criticising the new provision which allows police to arrest people for 24 hours without warrant, he said, "What have they changed? It is worse than colonial laws. Was forensic not used before? Will show you in my constituency, we have the best DNA and forensic labs. The claims are bakwas. Source link
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The Hindu Morning Digest: June 28, 2024

India’s captain Rohit Sharma and spinner Kuldeep Yadav celebrate a wicket during the semi-final match against England in the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2024, at Providence Stadium in Guyana on June 28, 2024 | Photo Credit: ANI INDIA bloc plans adjournment motions in both Houses of Parliament on NEET issueOpposition parties belonging to the INDIA bloc will move adjournment motions in both the Houses of Parliament on June 28 over the alleged irregularities in the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test (NEET) and paper leaks in other public exams. Rohit Sharma, spinners guide India to third T20 World Cup finalSkipper Rohit Sharma’s grace was matched by the might of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav as India exorcised the ghosts of 2022 by handing defending champions England a 68-run thrashing to enter...
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With new crime laws set to take effect, Cabinet okays 2,254cr forensics upgrade – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Days before the new criminal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam - come into force, the Union Cabinet has cleared a significant national forensic infrastructure upgrade scheme envisaging expansion of the Central Forensic Sciences Laboratory (CFSL) network and setting up of more National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) campuses.The components of the Rs 2,254 crore National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme (NFIES) approved by the Cabinet on Wednesday include establishment of more NFSU campuses and CFSL facilities across the country, besides enhancement of infrastructure at NFSU's Delhi campus. Financial outlay for the central sector scheme - to be implemented between 2024-25 and 2028-29 - will be met out ...
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Centre ramps up awareness drive on new crime laws – Times of India

New Delhi: On a drive to generate awareness about three new criminal laws coming into effect on July 1, Union law ministry has organised a conference in Kolkata on Sunday, followed by two more in Chennai and Mumbai this month.Kolkata meeting, third in the series, will be attended by Justice TS Sivagnanam and Calcutta HC chief justice, and addressed by law minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.The ministry has already conducted seminars in Delhi and Guwahati on Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam to raise awareness among stakeholders, legal fraternity, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, district administration officials, academia, students, and citizens. The three new laws will replace IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.Officia...
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