Today, On 9th July, The Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging a gender-discriminatory provision in the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) following resolution of the grievance by BNSS. The court acknowledged the satisfactory address of the issue, leading to the closure of the case. This significant development promotes gender equality in legal procedures by removing gender-specific language.
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The Delhi High Court cited the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in a trademark infringement case involving the ‘SURYA’ mark. KG Marketing’s lawsuit was dismissed and the company was prohibited from using the ‘SURYA GOLD’ mark, after admitting to fabricating newspapers in court proceedings. Defendants were also instructed to file a complaint for forgery.
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.
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.
Today, On 28th June, The Ministry of Home Affairs issued SOP for filing Zero FIRs and e-FIRs under the BNSS framework to modernize crime reporting and make it more accessible. The guidelines aim to leverage technology, allowing victims to report crimes promptly and accurately. Zero FIR addresses jurisdictional challenges, ensuring swift initiation of investigations.
Indian Railways has launched the Sangyaan App, offering detailed information on new criminal laws set to come into effect from July 1. The app, developed by the Railway Protection Force, includes features like comprehensive legal access, comparison of laws, section-wise analysis, and advanced search tools, aiming to empower RPF personnel with essential legal information.
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.
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Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud Today (April 20th) emphasized the necessity of equipping courts with sufficient material resources to achieve the objective of expeditious trials under the updated criminal codes. He expressed his view that the new legislations represented a pivotal moment in India’s narrative, symbolizing its evolution into a modern era of criminal justice management.