India's 3 New Criminal Laws
July 4 , 2024
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- India has completely overhauled its criminal justice system with three new criminal laws coming into effect on July 1.
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
- The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian Evidence Act.
- The three laws were passed in parliament in December 2023.
- The three new laws focus on justice rather than punishment and are aimed at providing speedy justice.
- It is also strengthening the judicial and court management system emphasising "access to justice by all".
- A probable first case under the new law was registered at the Nishatpura police station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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