Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram demanded the central government to abolish nationwide exams like NEET-UG and grant states control over medical college admissions. He called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation due to NEET-UG 2024 cheating scandals. Chidambaram also addressed the new criminal laws and BJP’s allegations against Rahul Gandhi as “complete rubbish.”
Days after the Karnataka government opposed the implementation of New Criminal Laws-Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil said the state would make 23-25 amendments to these laws before being implemented in the state.
Karnataka opposes new criminal laws, plans state-level amendments to address concerns, ignoring recommendations made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The state aims to postpone enforcement until its suggestions are considered. The new laws replace British-established codes, sparking a broader debate on central versus state power balance in India and the need for adaptable national policies.
A proposed law in India sparked protests from the medical community, particularly on National Doctor’s Day. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces harsher penalties for medical negligence, including fines and a mandatory five-year jail term. Doctors fear the law will hinder emergency care and lead to unnecessary litigation, impacting patient welfare and medical practice.
Three new criminal laws, aimed at modernizing the justice system, replace colonial-era laws from today. They introduce provisions like Zero FIR, online police complaints, electronic summons, and mandatory crime scene videography. The Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated various measures for effective implementation, including technological upgrades, capacity building, publicity campaigns, inclusion in curriculum, and review meetings.
The Supreme Court set to hear a plea challenging new criminal legislation, questioning its constitutionality and potential impacts on fundamental rights. The laws, known as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act, have raised concerns about police powers and violations of citizen rights, leading to a significant judicial review.
The Supreme Court Today (May 17th) sought the Centre’s stand on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws. A bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud issued notice on the petition by the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) and said it would be listed for hearing in July along with other petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape.
Vice-President Dhankhar emphasized urgent reforms in India’s arbitration system, agreeing with criticism from Chief Justice Chandrachud. He urged for institutional strength in driving systemic changes and envisioned India as a global arbitration hub. Additionally, he highlighted new criminal laws moving away from colonial past and stressed on the underutilization of legal expertise in the Rajya Sabha.
In a pivotal move to reform India’s criminal laws, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs has made several key recommendations for the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, a new bill introduced by the Union Government aiming to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC). These recommendations include the retention and modification of certain controversial sections of the […]
Supreme Court Moves Sedition Law Challenge to Larger Bench Amidst New Legislation Proposals In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court, on September 12, has referred the petitions challenging the sedition law, specifically Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), to a bench comprising at least five judges. This move was initiated by a three-judge […]