Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:16am on 01 Jul 2024,Monday Politics
India replaces the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act with three new laws effective today: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023. Key updates include electronic summons, mandatory videography of crime scenes, and online registration of police complaints. These laws also guarantee victims a copy of the FIR and prioritize swift investigations for crimes against women and children. Free first-aid for victims and limits on court adjournments aim to streamline and modernize the justice system.
