A proposed law in India sparked protests from the medical community, particularly on National Doctor’s Day. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita introduces harsher penalties for medical negligence, including fines and a mandatory five-year jail term. Doctors fear the law will hinder emergency care and lead to unnecessary litigation, impacting patient welfare and medical practice.
Three new criminal laws, described as a significant modernization of India’s criminal justice system, have been praised by Dr. Adish C. Aggarwala. These laws include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aiming to strengthen the response to crimes and increase public confidence. They cover substantive crime, procedure, and evidence, with plans for widespread implementation and public education.
A high-level committee, led by former President Ram Nath Kovind, Today endorsed the idea of ‘One Nation, One Election’ in a comprehensive report of 18,626 pages. The report advocates for simultaneous Lok Sabha and state assembly elections, seeking to streamline the electoral process and reduce expenditure. Various political parties have also offered suggestions.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been granted bail by a special court in Sultanpur in a 2018 defamation case filed by Vijay Mishra. This followed Gandhi’s remarks about BJP and Amit Shah, which the court found defamatory. Despite bail, Gandhi maintains his innocence and has no further court date scheduled.
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), […]
India’s Parliament has recently undertaken a historic overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system by passing three significant bills. These legislative changes are aimed at replacing the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act with the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and Bharatiya […]
The Delhi High Court’s recent directive concerning Rahul Gandhi’s speech against Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sparked significant attention. This case involves complex issues of political speech, electoral integrity, and legal jurisdiction. Also read-Delhi HC Orders Rahul Gandhi To Delete Tweet On Minor Rape Victim (lawchakra.in) Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, […]
The introduction of the Telecommunications Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha has stirred significant discussion, centering on the government’s enhanced authority over telecom services and concerns regarding its classification as a money bill. Presented by Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw amidst opposition demands for a statement by Home Minister Amit Shah on a separate issue, the […]
The Central Government of India recently introduced a revised set of criminal reform bills in the Lok Sabha, following the withdrawal of their earlier versions. Home Minister Amit Shah presented three key bills: ‘The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, 2023‘, ‘The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023′, and ‘The Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, 2023‘. These bills […]
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 […]