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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”.

WATCH | Child abuse horror: Delhi’s Pilot Couple Burn 10-Year-Old Domestic Help With Hot Electric Iron

In a shocking incident in Dwarka, Delhi, a distress call at 9am alerted authorities about the mistreatment of a child domestic help. Investigations revealed that a 10-year old girl had been employed in this role for the past two months by a couple, subjecting her to alleged beatings. The harrowing truth was unveiled by a […]

Alt-News Co-Founder Mohd Zubair Arrested For Hurting Religious Sentiments

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police on Monday said it has arrested Alt News Co-founder Mohammad Zubair, who has been accused multiple times in the past by many in India of hurting religious sentiments on social media, after a long investigation. Zubair has been arrested by special cell for allegedly promoting enmity groups by posting hateful comments […]