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Criminal Laws

BNS not seen as establishing justice-oriented system: Legal expert

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BAS) have replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.

21 July 2024, 13:23 IST

BNS not seen as establishing justice-oriented system: WBNUJS prof

BNS not seen as establishing justice-oriented system: WBNUJS prof

BNS not seen as establishing justice-oriented system: Legal expert

21 July 2024, 13:23 IST

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre over DMK's plea against 3 new criminal laws

The government’s efforts come even as Chief Minister M K Stalin, in a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah in mid-June, demanded deferment of implementation of the new laws pending consultation with state governments citing practical issues.

19 July 2024, 09:19 IST

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre over DMK's plea against 3 new criminal laws

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre over DMK's plea against 3 new criminal laws

Madras High Court issues notice to Centre over DMK's plea against 3 new criminal laws

19 July 2024, 09:19 IST

New criminal laws draconian, give more powers to state and police, say experts

Maitreyi Krishnan, advocate and President of the All India Lawyers Association for Justice (AILAJ), said the state government must push for amendments to protect people’s interests, particularly marginalised and vulnerable communities.

18 July 2024, 22:52 IST

New criminal laws draconian, give more powers to state and police, say experts

New criminal laws draconian, give more powers to state and police, say experts

New criminal laws draconian, give more powers to state and police, say experts

18 July 2024, 22:52 IST

West Bengal government forms 7-member panel to review new criminal laws

The panel headed by Justice (retired) Ashim Kumar Roy also includes the state’s Law Minister Malay Ghatak and Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya, an official said.

17 July 2024, 17:48 IST

West Bengal government forms 7-member panel to review new criminal laws

West Bengal government forms 7-member panel to review new criminal laws

West Bengal government forms 7-member panel to review new criminal laws

17 July 2024, 17:48 IST

‘Criminalising break ups dangerous’

On Wednesday, three lawyer organisations submitted a memorandum to H K Patil, Minister of Law, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation of Karnataka, to amend the new laws.

11 July 2024, 23:55 IST

‘Criminalising break ups dangerous’

‘Criminalising break ups dangerous’

‘Criminalising break ups dangerous’

11 July 2024, 23:55 IST

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

IMA has launched a campaign seeking exemption from criminal prosecution over the core issue of the fear of imprisonment due to 'medical negligence' because of the language used in the new laws in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

09 July 2024, 16:20 IST

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

Doctors fear new criminal laws' language on 'medical negligence'; IMA threatens strike

09 July 2024, 16:20 IST

Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram

The Congress MP also stressed that criminal laws that are in consonance with modern principles of criminal jurisprudence must be enacted.

09 July 2024, 04:53 IST

Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram

Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram

Criminal law in concurrent list, state legislature competent to make amendments: Chidambaram

09 July 2024, 04:53 IST

Tamil Nadu forms committee to study new criminal laws

CM Stalin alleged that the BJP government has implemented the new laws without hearing the views of the states and holding debates in Parliament, which has led to various protests and protests across the country.

08 July 2024, 14:32 IST

Tamil Nadu forms committee to study new criminal laws

Tamil Nadu forms committee to study new criminal laws

Tamil Nadu forms committee to study new criminal laws

08 July 2024, 14:32 IST

Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Sibal to Dhankhar

Sibal's remarks came a day after Dhankhar lashed out at Chidambaram over his comment that the three new criminal laws were 'drafted by part-timers', terming it as 'inexcusable; and urging him to withdraw his 'derogatory, defamatory and insulting' observation.

07 July 2024, 08:17 IST

Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Sibal to Dhankhar

Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Sibal to Dhankhar

Who insults parliamentary procedures on daily basis, not us: Sibal to Dhankhar

07 July 2024, 08:17 IST

New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram

The Law Commission, comprising of retired judges, legal experts, professors, and permanent legal staff, would normally hold consultations with bar council members, and advocate associations and prepare a draft to be presented in the Parliament, he said.

06 July 2024, 16:12 IST

New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram

New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram

New criminal laws: Law Commission was bypassed, says Chidambaram

06 July 2024, 16:12 IST