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.
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 […]
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 […]