A PIL petition filed today in the Madras High Court challenges the Hindi and Sanskrit names given to three new laws replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. The petitioner argues that naming these critical laws in Hindi and Sanskrit could pose challenges for non-Hindi speakers and infringement upon the rights of legal professionals.
The Bar Council of Delhi has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to postpone implementing three new criminal laws. These laws, aiming to modernize justice delivery and replace British-era legislation, have raised concerns about their potential impact on the justice system, constitutional principles, and human rights. The Council emphasizes the need for thorough review and reconsideration before their enforcement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that justice would be delivered up to the level of the Supreme Court in all cases within three years of the registration of an FIR under the new criminal laws. Addressing a press conference after the new criminal laws were implemented, Shah expressed hope of a reduction of crime in future as 90 per cent conviction was expected under the new laws.
Monday(on 1st July), Union Minister Amit Shah clarified that the first case under the new criminal laws was a motorcycle theft in Gwalior, not against a street vendor in Delhi. He detailed extensive preparations and emphasized the indigenous nature of the new laws, designed to ensure timely and effective justice. Shah also highlighted technological advancements and prioritization of women’s and children’s safety.
Today(on July 1),Three new criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), have replaced British-era statutes to modernize India’s criminal justice system, replacing key legislations like the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act.
Today(on 1st July), Grassroots lawyers at Calcutta High Court boycotted proceedings to protest against new criminal laws, causing significant disruption as cases couldn’t proceed without legal representation. The protest underscores widespread discontent among lawyers and led to multiple judges adjourning hearings due to absent lawyers, affecting litigants from various districts.
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.
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.
Three new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, set to come into force on July 1 in India, aim to modernize and expedite the legal proceedings. Notable changes include specific timelines for trials and verdicts, aimed at addressing delays and ensuring a more efficient justice delivery system.
The New Criminal Laws introduced by the Centre last year are set to come into effect from July 1. The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) will be replaced with the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023. While introducing the three new criminal law bills last year, Home Minister Amit Shah said that state-of-the-art technologies have been incorporated into the new laws.