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MP Mahesh Jethmalani criticizes opposition's demand for re-examination of new criminal laws

Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani criticized the Opposition's demand for re-examination of the new criminal laws which came into effect on Monday, July 1.... read..

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Posters put up at various police stations in Delhi to create awareness on new criminal laws

As the new criminal laws come into effect today, posters about them have been put up in various police stations to create awareness among the people.... read..

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As new criminal laws come into effect, here's what different legal luminaries think of their impact on legal system

As the three new criminal laws come into effect today, several legal experts say there are big challenges ahead for law-enforcing agencies, judicial officers, and legal professionals.... read..

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New criminal laws will replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act from today

In a move that will completely overhaul the criminal justice system in the country, three new criminal laws will come into effect from today, July 1.... read..

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Over 45,000 officers trained, booklets prepared: Delhi police set to adapt to new criminal laws

As the new criminal laws came into force on Monday, Chhaya Sharma, Delhi Police Special CP (Training), stated that over 45,000 officers in the force have been trained for the change.... read..

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First case registered in Uttarakhand under new criminal laws

The first case under the new criminal laws in Uttarakhand has been registered in Jwalapur Kotwali district, Haridwar.... read..

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"Constant changes in legal framework important with changing times": Maharashtra Minister on new criminal laws

Maharashtra Minister of Relief and Rehabilitation, Anil Bhaidas Patil supported the introduction of three new criminal laws, saying that constant changes in the legal framework and implementation of new laws with the changing times are the need of the hou... read..

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Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment notice in Lok Sabha to discuss new criminal laws

Congress MP Manish Tewari has given an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha on Monday seeking a discussion on the three new criminal laws that has come into force from today.... read..

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MP Police completely ready for new criminal laws: State ADG Law and Order

After the new criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, came into effect on July 1 at midnight, Jaideep Prasad (ADG Law and Order), Madhya Pradesh, said that the state police are compl... read..

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"Laws must be stalled, brought to Lok Sabha for detailed discussion": Congress' Vikaramidtya Singh on three new criminal laws

After the introduction of the three new criminal laws, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said that the opposition was not taken into confidence and that the bill was passed when nearly 150 MPs from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha were suspended due to ... read..

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Tripura introduces filing of e-FIRs as per new criminal laws, says officials

After the new criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita came into effect from July 1, the government of Tripura has made all the arrangements for filing of e-FIRs in all the 88 police stations... read..

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Outgoing President of SCBA, Dr Adish C. Aggarwala describes 3 new criminal laws as significant step towards modernising justice system

The implementation of three new criminal laws will be a significant step towards modernising the criminal justice delivery system, said Dr. Adish C Aggarwala, outgoing President of Supreme Court Bar Association and Chairman of All India Bar Association.... read..

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New criminal laws pernicious in nature, enough reason to pause their implementation: Manish Tewari

Calling for a "re-examination" of the new criminal laws that came into force on Monday, Congress MP Manish Tewari said there are enough reasons to "pause" the implementation of the "draconian" acts.... read..

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"Through new criminal laws, efforts have been made to provide...": West Tripura District Magistrate

West Tripura District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar on Monday said that through the new criminal laws efforts have been made to streamline the justice process, making it more accessible and convenient for victims to seek legal recourse and address their grie... read..

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"New criminal laws introduced as per needs of changing India": Jharkhand HC Advocate Association

Secretary General of the Advocate Association in the Jharkhand High Court, Navin Kumar, said that the newly implemented criminal laws have been introduced according to the needs of changing India and will ensure justice is provided on time.... read..

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Telangana DGP releases awareness poster, SOP booklet for new criminal laws

The Three new criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which have replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act respectiv... read..

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"New criminal laws passed after suspending 150 MPs, without discussions": CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury

After the new criminal laws came into effect on Monday, Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury said that these laws were passed in the Parliament after suspending almost 150 MPs and with no discussions.... read..

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Cases being registered based on new criminal laws everywhere without any difficulty: UP DGP Prashant Kumar

Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar on Monday said that cases are being registered under the new criminal laws without any difficulty.... read..

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Criminal laws made without fruitful discussion in Parliament, Hindi being imposed: RSP MP Premachandran

Claiming that new criminal laws were made "without fruitful discussion" in Parliament, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) MP NK Premachandran said the new acts have to be re-looked.... read..

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"New criminal laws will be more effective in tackling current challenges": Bhopal Commissioner

Bhopal Commissioner of Police (CP) Harinarayanachari Mishra on Monday said that the three new criminal laws came into force from today and they would be more effective in tackling the current challenges.... read..

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"Foundations of a Police state...": Congress MP Manish Tewari on three new criminal laws

After the introduction of the three new criminal laws, Congress MP Manish Tewari on Monday claimed that the Central government is laying the foundation of turning the country into a police state.... read..

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"There should be debate again": Congress' Manickam Tagore on new criminal laws

As the three new criminal laws came into effect on Monday, Congress MP Manickam Tagore said the relook of the acts is a "must" because they are going to "affect common people in a very big way."... read..

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Several occasions to do politics, new criminal laws should be supported: Amit Shah to Opposition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised the opposition parties for opposing the new criminal laws and said that there are several occasions to do politics but the new acts should be supported.... read..

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"We are now moving from 'Dand' to 'Nyay'": Jammu ADGP on new criminal laws

After the new three criminal laws came into effect today, a programme was held at the police auditorium in Jammu to raise awareness regarding the new laws.... read..

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Decision to implement new criminal laws taken in haste: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said that the decision to implement the new criminal laws from July 1 has been taken in haste and more consultation is required before enforcing them.... read..

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"Three criminal laws have been introduced after holding consultations": Union Minister Meghwal

As the three new criminal laws are to be implemented across the country from July 1, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Sunday that the three laws were necessary given the developments in technology and forensic science.... read..

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"New criminal laws have many people-friendly provisions": DCP-Delhi Police Academy Uma Shankar

Uma Shankar, Deputy Commissioner of Police - Delhi Police Academy (DCP-DPA) on Friday spoke about the new criminal laws that are to be implemented from July 1 and said the laws have people-friendly provisions.... read..

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DMK MP Wilson meets Law Minister, seeks reconsideration of the need for enacting new criminal laws

Senior advocate and DMK MP P Wilson met with Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Friday at Parliament seeking to reconsider the need for enacting the three new criminal laws.... read..

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BCI requests all Bar Associations to refrain from any protest against New Criminal Laws, assures to initiate discussions with Union Govt

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has requested all Bar Associations to refrain from any form of agitation or protest at this juncture and assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government, represented by the Union Home Minister and the Uni... read..

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"Old law was not compatible with Indian system": Odisha law minister welcomes new criminal laws

Odisha Law minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prithviraj Harichandan on Thursday welcomed the centre's decision to implement new criminal laws and said that the old laws were not compatible with the Indian system.... read..

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Ministry of Women and Child Development hosts webinar on new criminal laws in collaboration with MoRD, MoPR

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), conducted the second National Webinar on Tuesday.... read..

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"Assam Police is prepared to implement new criminal laws": Assam DGP

In a bid to enhance the media's understanding of the new criminal laws, the Guwahati Press Information Bureau, under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in collaboration with the Assam Police organised a media workshop for mediapersons in Guwa... read..

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"Training of officials at all levels will be completed soon": Himachal ADGP on new criminal laws

With the aim of familiarising the media with the provisions of the three new criminal laws--Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023--which are set to come into force on July 1, 2024, th... read..

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