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A Home Ministry official reported 5.6 lakh FIRs filed under new criminal laws from July 1 to September 3. The Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Travellers Program has improved immigration clearance by 60% for international passengers. The NCRB set up a helpline to support states in implementing these laws effectively.
A lawyer filed a complaint against Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of making controversial remarks about Sikhs during a visit to the US. The lawyer claims Gandhi’s comments have hurt the sentiments of the Sikh community. The complaint has been submitted to the Home Minister, Delhi Police, and NIA, urging them to take action, claiming Gandhi’s intent to provoke communal hatred and disrupt the Indian government.
Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court lauded the new criminal laws for reflecting Indian values, particularly the Hindu principle of repentance. She emphasized the shift from punishment to justice, citing the incorporation of community service for minor offenses. Sharma’s support for the laws stems from their alignment with Indian culture.
On July 15, the Union Home Ministry agreed to suspend provisions in newly passed criminal laws requiring evidence to be recorded via video conferencing from police stations, following protests from Delhi’s bar associations. The legal community in Delhi plans to submit a representation to the government, expressing concerns about all three criminal laws enacted this year.
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The Delhi Police have seen a significant increase in workload due to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), leading to an average of 600 daily FIRs and 22 arrests. This new law has led to a shift in the nature and volume of cases, with a focus on educating the public, improving conviction rates, and combating organized crime.
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.
The Madras High Court Today (July 3rd) declined to stay the operation of the three new criminal laws that came into force on July 1 replacing the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act. It sought the response of the Central government to the plea challenging the Sanskrit/ Hindi names given to the three laws – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Complaint lodged by a Hindu outfit leader; Sections 299, 302 and 356 (1) of newly-notified BNS has been imposed in the case; next hearing on July 15. A complaint has been filed in Bihar against Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition of Lok Sabha, on July 2 over his recent remark on Hindus in Parliament. Divyanshu Kishore, a Hindu outfit leader, filed the case in the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court of Muzaffarpur.
The Indian government is set to amend the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code, to include a section on sexual crimes against men and transgender persons. Three new criminal laws are taking effect, despite objections from opposition-led states, aiming to overhaul the country’s criminal justice framework and implement technological advancements in evidence recording and filing procedures.
Today(on1st July), the first FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered in Delhi against a street vendor for obstructing a foot over bridge, sparking concerns among legal experts. The introduction of these laws, while aiming to modernize the legal system, has raised worries about potential misuse and insufficient deliberation in their implementation.