“Over 1,500 laws were eliminated to ensure citizens are not trapped in a web of legal complexities”- PM Modi
PM Modi addresses nation on 78th Independence Day; highlights the importance of Constitution and law in fortification of Indian democracy
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
BNSS vs CrPC| CrPC to apply to pending trial/investigation registered before Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force: Rajasthan High Court
The Court stated that “if an FIR is registered prior to 01-07-2023 under the CrPC, it would amount to a pending enquiry/investigation within the meaning of Section 531(2)(a) of BNSS.”
Calcutta High Court directs Enhancement of Forensic Capabilities due to BNSS Enforcement, recognizing NIBMG as Government Forensic Laboratory
By directing the recognition of NIBMG as a CFSL and its scientists as government experts, the Court aims to alleviate the pressure on existing forensic laboratories and ensure timely and accurate forensic analysis, thereby strengthening the overall criminal justice system.
[BNSS] Punjab and Haryana HC determines governing law for time barred petition filed under CrPC before 30-06-2024 and pending as of 01-07-2024
The Court was of the view that the petition and the accompanying application seeking an extension of time were filed and registered in the registry of this Court when CrPC, 1973 was in force, hence, the matter would fall under the scope of Section 531(2)(a) and this petition should be adjudicated through the provisions of CrPC, 1973.
ICPS Hosts Second Training Programme on Newly Enacted Criminal Laws for Government Officers and Officials
The Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies (ICPS) has successfully conducted its second training programme on newly enacted criminal laws on 20th and 21st June, 2024.
CRCJ, MNLU Mumbai | Workshop on the Three Novel Criminal Laws
MNLU Mumbai’s Centre for Research in Criminal Justice (CRCJ) is pleased to announce a Five Days Online Workshop for a comprehensive understanding
Primacy to Suraksha: Understanding the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The BNSS adopts a “citizen-centric” approach, balancing the rights of both the victims and the accused, respecting the human rights principles.
‘India is changing’, ‘Criminal laws direct the moral arch of the nation’: CJI at the conference on India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System
In the inaugural address delivered by Dr. DY Chandrachud, Chief Justice of India, he said that the new three new criminal laws are the watershed moment for our society, because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like criminal law.
New Criminal Laws notified: Will be effective from July 1, 2024
Centre notifies new Criminal laws on 23-2-2024.
Key Highlights of the three new criminal laws introduced in 2023
The President gave assent on 25-12-2023 to the new criminal laws.
HIGH COURT OCTOBER 2023 WEEKLY ROUNDUP| Stories on West Bengal post-Panchayat Polls violence; Pulse candy case; T.I.M.E. trade mark case; and more
A quick legal roundup to cover important stories from all High Courts this week.