An anti-rape measure mandating the death penalty for offenders is passed by the West Bengal Assembly

An anti-rape measure mandating the death penalty for offenders is passed by the West Bengal Assembly

Sep 4, 2024

The bill mandates that rapists must be given death penalty if their acts result in the victim's death or in a vegetative state.

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What Went Wrong When the Madras High Court Criticized the New Criminal Laws?

What Went Wrong When the Madras High Court Criticized the New Criminal Laws?

Jul 20, 2024

Why were the new criminal statutes criticized by the Madras High Court? The High Court stated that even if the statutes may have been well-intentioned, the way they were named and carried out caused confusion and disorder. What particular issues did the Court

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India Gets Ready to Enact New Criminal Laws: A Justice Paradigm Transition

India Gets Ready to Enact New Criminal Laws: A Justice Paradigm Transition

Jun 18, 2024

Which new laws are planned to take the place of the present criminal justice system? In Kolkata, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal declared that, as of July 1, the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act will be replaced by three new

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