The Supreme Court ruled that police must give every arrested person written grounds of arrest in a language they understand, under Article 22(1) of the Constitution.
Failure to do so will make the arrest and remand illegal, the Court held in Mihir Rajesh Shah v. State of Maharashtra.
Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit, during a Supreme Court Bar Association lecture on “BNS 2023 and IPC 1860: Continuity, Change and Challenges,” said male victims remain remediless, as BNS missed the chance to make rape laws gender neutral. Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit delivered a lecture organized by the Supreme Court […]
The Kerala High Court granted bail to six juveniles accused in the Shahabas murder case, emphasizing that observation homes are not for prolonged detention, particularly for those without prior criminal records. The bail was contingent on strict conditions, allowing the minors to return to education while ensuring cooperation with the ongoing investigation.
Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam has filed a plea in the Karnataka High Court to dismiss a criminal case against him for allegedly insulting the Kannadiga community after declining a request to sing a Kannada song at a concert. His comments sparked outrage, leading to a formal complaint and subsequent police action.
The Centre has confirmed that three new criminal laws—BNS 2023, BNSS 2023, and BSA 2023—will replace the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act from July 1, 2024, to modernize India’s criminal justice system. These laws represent a significant shift, addressing contemporary crime dynamics and incorporating global best practices.
