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Criminal Law Bill

Amit Shah introduces redrafted bills to replace existing criminal laws in Parliament

In the reintroduced bills, at least five changes have been made, including in the definition of terrorism. In the Bharatiya Nyaya (second) Sanhita Bill, the definition of terrorism now includes the word "economic security", among other changes.

12 December 2023, 13:47 IST

Amit Shah introduces redrafted bills to replace existing criminal laws in Parliament

Amit Shah introduces redrafted bills to replace existing criminal laws in Parliament

Amit Shah introduces redrafted bills to replace existing criminal laws in Parliament

12 December 2023, 13:47 IST

New criminal codes fall short on reforms on several counts

An old wine in a new bottle may be an apt metaphor for these bills. The bulk of their provisions seem paraphrased or to replicate, rather than shun, colonial servility.

01 November 2023, 21:54 IST

New criminal codes fall short on reforms on several counts

New criminal codes fall short on reforms on several counts

New criminal codes fall short on reforms on several counts

01 November 2023, 21:54 IST

Andhra clears law to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

12 December 2019, 03:06 IST

Andhra clears law to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

Andhra clears law to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

Andhra clears law to ensure rape verdicts in 21 days

12 December 2019, 03:06 IST

Death penalty bill for raping minors to be tabled

Bill for death penalty to child rapists

10 July 2018, 13:10 IST

Death penalty bill for raping minors to be tabled

Death penalty bill for raping minors to be tabled

Death penalty bill for raping minors to be tabled

10 July 2018, 13:10 IST