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Sunday, September 28, 2025
TopicCriminal law

Topic: Criminal law

MWCD hosts webinar on new criminal laws

The purpose of this webinar is to raise awareness and understanding of the new laws among various sections of society, especially women and children.

It’s back to the classroom for Delhi police officers to learn new criminal laws, unlearn IPC, CrPC

Course material prepared by 14-member team to aid transition to laws replacing IPC, CrPc & Indian Evidence Act. Beginning next month, 55 of initial trainees to train over 8,000 others.

Launch of new criminal justice laws to start from UTs, data-driven probe — takeaways of DGP-IGP meet

While the National Crime Records Bureau has been given the responsibility to handle 'backend' details, the Bureau of Police Research & Development will train officers in the new laws.

‘Heavy invitation’ & ‘Highway Parliament’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

What is India’s new trial in absentia law & how it compares to similar provisions in other countries

Trial in absentia comes under Clause 356 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (II). US, China, Bangladesh, Canada, France, Italy are some other countries that have this provision.

Raj droh to desh droh, trial in absentia for those hiding abroad — Amit Shah on new criminal law bills

After bills passed in LS, home minister said total custody for accused after initial arrest not increased from 15 to 60 days, and that govt focussed on 'erasing symbols of colonialism'.

New criminal law bill broadens definition of terrorism, now includes ‘threat to economic security’

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which has replaced IPC, also introduces life term or death sentence for mob lynching & hate-crime murders. It replaces the term mental illness with 'unsound mind'.

‘Setback for 3rd largest democracy’—Indonesia criminalizes sex outside marriage

The controversial new laws, which apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike, also ban insulting the president or state institutions and expressing views counter to state ideology.

No women, LGBT representation — criminal law review panel criticised for lack of diversity

Three letters have been written by former judges and lawyers questioning the central government-appointed panel's composition and proposed functioning.

A child who has harmed another sexually is likely to have been harmed

Modern scientific understanding and basic principles of juvenile justice require us to provide rehabilitation services to underage offenders

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.