The Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group plans to release an environmental law enforcement manual aimed at enhancing the investigation and prosecution of environmental crimes. This manual encourages collaboration among agencies and aims to elevate the perception of environmental violations as serious offenses. Current case numbers in Tamil Nadu are notably low compared to national figures.
A petition to the Supreme Court seeks the formation of an expert committee led by a judge to address the rising issue of cyber fraud in India. The plea emphasizes recent incidents involving judges and outlines the need for enhanced cybercrime laws, stronger preventive measures, and accountability for online platforms to safeguard against financial crimes.
In 2023, India reported 35,000 child pornography cases, a 25% increase from the previous year. Legal frameworks like the POCSO Act and the IT Act aim to combat this exploitation, but enforcement remains challenging due to technology and public unawareness. The Supreme Court emphasized the need for sex education as a preventive measure.
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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.
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The Supreme Court warned in the Nirbhaya verdict that stricter anti-rape laws alone are insufficient to stop crimes against women. Despite this, the National Crime Records Bureau’s 2023 report shows a rising trend in such crimes, with 4,45,256 cases registered across India in 2022. The need for attitudinal change and practical measures to ensure women’s safety was emphasized.
Former Supreme Court Justice Madan B. Lokur stressed the need for the judiciary to prioritize bail over incarceration in India. He criticized the diminishing “bail, not jail” principle and highlighted a recent Supreme Court decision affirming the norm. The event also promoted open prisons as a successful model for inmate rehabilitation and reintegration.