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.
Karnataka opposes new criminal laws, plans state-level amendments to address concerns, ignoring recommendations made by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The state aims to postpone enforcement until its suggestions are considered. The new laws replace British-established codes, sparking a broader debate on central versus state power balance in India and the need for adaptable national policies.
In Karnataka, three individuals were granted bail by the Bengaluru Trial Court for allegedly chanting pro-Pakistan slogans at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. They must each post a Rs 1 lakh bond and provide two sureties, and comply with travel restrictions and court attendance. The defense argues that their arrest lacked procedural validity. The Court’s decision aligns with guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrests.
