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First FIR under new indian criminal laws targets street vendor for obstruction

India's criminal justice system has undergone a complete overhaul today, with the introduction of three new laws replacing the colonial-era statutes. 

Terrorist neutralised in Pulwama encounter

SRINAGAR: Security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with terrorists on Thursday in the Frasipora area of the Pulwama district. As a result, one terrorist was eliminated. The terrorist has been identified as Danish Ahmad Sheikh. He is the son of Ajaz Ahmad Sheikh and was residing at 90 Feet Road, Ellahibagh Soura, Srinagar. Following […]

The sedition law in India: A necessary evil?

The Supreme Court of India is poised to deliberate on the constitutional validity of the sedition law, as outlined in Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), in January next year. This follows a previous court hearing where the government’s reluctance to eliminate the provision was noted, with an inclination towards reformulating it. Despite […]

Editorial: India’s sedition law has got nothing to do with FoE

India's Sedition Law, as recommended by the Law Commission, is a crucial step towards preserving national security