New Bill to Overhaul India’s Criminal Justice System: Sedition Law Faces Repeal
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In a significant move, the Indian government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the new bill, set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), will completely repeal the controversial sedition law.
Speaking about the development, Shah was quoted saying
“The new bill replacing the IPC will completely repeal the sedition law.”
This announcement came as the Parliament’s Monsoon Session drew to a close.
The sedition law, which has been a subject of intense debate and criticism over the years, has been viewed by many as a tool to suppress dissent and freedom of speech. The decision to repeal it is seen as a significant step towards upholding democratic values in the country.
However, there are concerns among some quarters about the nature of the new bill. A report from the Indian Express raised questions on whether the sedition law would be
“repealed or strengthened in a new form”
in the upcoming IPC bill.
The overhaul of the criminal justice system and the repeal of the sedition law have been major talking points in recent times. With the government’s announcement, it remains to be seen how these changes will be implemented and their impact on the legal landscape of India.
The move to introduce a new bill and repeal the sedition law has garnered significant attention, both nationally and internationally. As the details of the bill unfold, it will be crucial to monitor its implications for the broader framework of rights and freedoms in India.
Which bill would replace which law?
- The CrPC of 1973 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- The Indian Evidence Act of 1872 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.
- Indian Penal Code would be replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023