Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora: ‘We Are Ready’ as New Criminal Laws Take Effect Today

01 Jul 2024

In a landmark moment for India's legal system, three new criminal laws took effect today, and the Delhi Police have begun implementing them. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora confirmed the force’s readiness, stating, "Delhi Police is ready to implement the three new laws. We have started registering FIRs under the...

India’s Criminal Justice System Transformed with New Laws

01 Jul 2024

In a landmark reform, India has overhauled its colonial-era criminal justice laws by introducing three new statutes: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Effective from July 1, 2024, these laws replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act...

New Criminal Laws Implemented: First FIR Lodged In Delhi

01 Jul 2024

Delhi saw the enforcement of modernized criminal laws as the first FIR under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was filed on Monday. A street vendor was charged under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for obstructing a foot over bridge at New Delhi Railway...

New Criminal Laws Take Effect on July 1: What Are The Key Changes?

30 Jun 2024

Starting Monday, July 1, India will see a transformative shift in its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new criminal laws that replace colonial-era legislations. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will supplant the old Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure,...

Bengal Bar Council’s ‘Black Day’ Protest Against New Criminal Laws

27 Jun 2024

The Bar Council of West Bengal has announced a significant protest scheduled for July 1st, termed as a 'Black Day', in response to the implementation of three new criminal laws proposed by the central government. These laws aim to replace the long-standing Indian Penal Code, Evidence Act, and Criminal Procedure...