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1 Jul 2024
New Criminal Laws Replace IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have reshaped India's criminal justice framework with updated offences, procedures, and evidence rules.
The new codes modernise colonial-era statutes with revised definitions of offences, timelines for investigations, and provisions addressing organised crime, cyber fraud, and community service as a sentencing option. Lawyers and litigants should review transitional provisions and updated compliance requirements for ongoing matters.
Source: Legislative Update