Today, On 22nd October, the Supreme Court began hearings on marital rape, examining whether husbands should be exempt from prosecution. Petitioners argue for legal equality for women, challenging existing provisions in Indian law. Advocates highlight that criminalizing marital rape does not threaten marriage, while the government warns of potential negative impacts on marital relationships.
Today(9th September), The Supreme Court of India ruled that an accused already in custody can still seek anticipatory bail in a separate case if not arrested for that specific matter. The verdict, delivered by a Bench including CJI DY Chandrachud, clarifies the right to pre-arrest bail despite existing judicial custody.
The Central Government today appointed former Madras High Court judge, Justice PN Prakash, as the Special Public Prosecutor for NIA cases before the Supreme Court. The Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed the appointment. Justice Prakash will represent the NIA in several pending cases. He was designated as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court after retirement.
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.
Advocates for Effective Implementation and Open Dialogue The Bar Council of India (BCI), a pivotal body in the Indian legal landscape, has recently expressed its support for the government’s initiative in criminal law reform. This development highlights the BCI’s commitment to enhancing the legal and judicial system in India. Also read-CJI DY Chandrachud And Few […]
Transforming Justice: A New Era in Indian Criminal Law with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam India has recently embarked on a historic transformation of its criminal justice system, marked by President Droupadi Murmu’s assent to three significant criminal law bills. These new laws, which replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), […]