The Supreme Court set to hear a plea challenging new criminal legislation, questioning its constitutionality and potential impacts on fundamental rights. The laws, known as the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act, have raised concerns about police powers and violations of citizen rights, leading to a significant judicial review.
Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, recently emphasized that the three proposed bills aiming to revamp India’s criminal law are designed to ensure justice rather than mete out punishment. These bills, introduced by Shah on August 11 during the last day of the Monsoon Session, are set to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the […]
