Center Withdraws Criminal Law Bills for Revision, Adhering to Supreme Court’s Constitutional Norms

The Indian government has recently withdrawn three significant bills introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon session in August, aimed at overhauling the country’s criminal justice system. These bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023, were intended to replace three […]

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Reinstating Adultery Law and Section 377

In a move that has stirred significant debate, a parliamentary committee is actively considering the reinstatement of the adultery law and Section 377, which addresses non-consensual sexual activities involving men, women, and transpersons. This development comes from the Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Brij Lal. The committee is currently […]