Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Pushpa 2: Allu Arjun arrested over Sandhya theatre stampede tragedy

NEW DELHI: Police arrested actor Allu Arjun on Friday for his alleged involvement in the stampede at Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of Pushpa 2 on December 4, 2024. The incident resulted in the death of 35-year-old Revathi and left her son hospitalized.   A team led by the assistant commissioner detained Arjun at his […]

Criminalising marital rape, path to justice for women

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 […]

Violent assault at SGTB Khalsa College: Student lodges FIR, seeks protection

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 criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act set to enforce starting July 1

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 […]

EXPLAINED: How India’s new criminal justice system will look like

These bills are in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment of removing “all signs of slavery”.