New Criminal Laws Will Take Effect From July 1: Union Law Minister Meghwal
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized on June 16 that the country’s new criminal laws have been introduced following extensive consultation . He announced that these new laws will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Speaking at a conference on 'India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in Kolkata, the Minister outlined the three new laws—Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—that will replace the Indian Penal Code , Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.
Addressing the criticism about inadequate consultation, Mr. Meghwal insisted that this was not the case. “The demand for change of colonial laws has been long-standing, and the process began long ago,” he stated.
Speaking at a conference on 'India’s Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in Kolkata, the Minister outlined the three new laws—Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—that will replace the Indian Penal Code , Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.
Addressing the criticism about inadequate consultation, Mr. Meghwal insisted that this was not the case. “The demand for change of colonial laws has been long-standing, and the process began long ago,” he stated.
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