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New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) take into account some of the current social realities and modern-day crimes. The new laws replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.

01 July 2024, 04:27 IST

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

New criminal laws come into effect, usher in widespread changes in justice system

01 July 2024, 04:27 IST

Need to make justice delivery system more flexible to deal with new challenges: PM Modi

PM Modi touched on the rise of cryptocurrency and cyber threats as presenting 'new challenges' that needed a more flexible and adaptable justice delivery system.

03 February 2024, 10:55 IST

Need to make justice delivery system more flexible to deal with new challenges: PM Modi

Need to make justice delivery system more flexible to deal with new challenges: PM Modi

Need to make justice delivery system more flexible to deal with new challenges: PM Modi

03 February 2024, 10:55 IST

Denying remission after long jail term violates fundamental rights: SC

A bench of Justice S Ravindra Bhat and Dipankar Datta directed for release of 65-year-old Joseph, who remained in a jail in Kerala for 26 years upon being convicted of 1994 murder and robbery of a woman.

21 September 2023, 17:45 IST

Denying remission after long jail term violates fundamental rights: SC

Denying remission after long jail term violates fundamental rights: SC

Denying remission after long jail term violates fundamental rights: SC

21 September 2023, 17:45 IST

W(h)ither justice?

The incessant and visceral fascination with underworld dons and violent engagement is now spilling over from the silver screen into the real world

14 May 2023, 20:47 IST

W(h)ither justice?

W(h)ither justice?

W(h)ither justice?

14 May 2023, 20:47 IST

Satyameva Jayate?

Perjury – lying under oath – is a serious offence in America, but in India, people routinely commit perjury and get away with it

07 April 2023, 20:02 IST

Satyameva Jayate?

Satyameva Jayate?

Satyameva Jayate?

07 April 2023, 20:02 IST

Criminal justice system can itself be punishment: SC

The apex court observed that the appeals, arising out of the April 2009 verdict remained pending for 13 years

29 November 2022, 16:03 IST

Our criminal justice system can itself be punishment: Supreme Court

Our criminal justice system can itself be punishment: Supreme Court

Criminal justice system can itself be punishment: SC

29 November 2022, 16:03 IST

After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentence

This sentencing structure has been in place for 224 years

24 October 2020, 15:37 IST

After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentence

After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentence

After 200 years, Virginia to let judges decide sentence

24 October 2020, 15:37 IST

SAC accepts independent prosecution cadre establishment

In a major decision aimed at bringing the Criminal Justice System in Jammu and Kashmir in sync with the Central Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).

26 October 2019, 14:15 IST

SAC accepts independent prosecution cadre establishment

SAC accepts independent prosecution cadre establishment

SAC accepts independent prosecution cadre establishment

26 October 2019, 14:15 IST

Karnataka takes tech route to arrest a hostile problem

In a big boost to criminal justice reform in Karnataka, eyewitness statements will be recorded on video to put an end to the trend of prosecution losing cases on account of witnesses turning hostile.

20 October 2019, 19:18 IST

Karnataka takes tech route to arrest a hostile problem

Karnataka takes tech route to arrest a hostile problem

Karnataka takes tech route to arrest a hostile problem

20 October 2019, 19:18 IST

Catch them young...

POLICE PERCEPTION MANAGEMENT

07 October 2019, 02:37 IST

Catch them young...

Catch them young...

Catch them young...

07 October 2019, 02:37 IST