Delhi police stations held awareness sessions for people to ensure smooth enforcement. Officers have also been undergoing training, but appear both curious & nervous about new legislation.
In her first address to Parliament after LS polls, Murmu also emphasised govt’s commitment to 'fair investigation' into exam controversy & 'stringent punishment for the guilty'.
Senior advocate Indira Jaising joins list of jurists seeking deferment of implementation of new laws, scheduled for 1 July. Experts worried about lack of procedural safeguards, misuse.
Former Congress leader & Supreme Court Bar Association president also said new criminal laws are far more draconian than existing ones and prone to misuse by enforcement agencies.
Section that related to hit & run cases had sparked protests with transporters raising concern that punishments were too stringent even when accidents were unintentional.
IMA has written to home ministry stating that jail term for doctors charged with causing death by negligence should be considered only when probe officer is ‘satisfied of recklessness’.
Road transport secretary Anurag Jain talks about suggestion after protest by truckers over tougher hit-and-run penalty under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which will replace IPC.
The government must establish a strong damage control mechanism to address criticism of withdrawing good legislations under pressure from politically motivated cartels.
Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS) 2023 provides for a jail term of up to 10 years, along with a fine, in hit-and-run cases — a significant increase from current Indian Penal Code provision.
From India's 1st data protection act to bill that changes the way election commissioners are appointed, 2023 saw some controversial bills being passed by Parliament. Here’s a rundown.
Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.
The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.
Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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