The ongoing debate over the criminalisation of marital rape in India has reached a critical juncture, with the Supreme Court questioning the broader implications of such a move. This issue, which has long been a contentious topic, touches upon fundamental rights, societal norms, and the very fabric of marital relationships. The recent hearings and the […]
NEW DELHI – A violent assault took place on the campus of SGTB Khalsa College, University of Delhi, on Saturday, September 21, 2024. The victim, Pavit Singh Gujral, a second-year student, has lodged an FIR with the Maurice Nagar Police Station, detailing a brutal attack allegedly led by a fellow student, Sajan Tomar, and his […]
NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the government announced that the three novel criminal statutes, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshaya Act, will be enforced starting July 1. These laws, intended to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Act, signify a comprehensive reform […]
These bills are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment of removing “all signs of slavery”.