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Tuesday, January 13, 2026
TopicCriminal laws

Topic: criminal laws

India’s 12-hour workday is the wrong kind of capitalism: Andy Mukherjee

New Delhi: While the rest of the world frets over artificial intelligence and how it could hollow out demand for human effort, a zeitgeist-defying...

Not exercising your pet can land you in jail! Think tank highlights disproportionality in criminal law

A report by Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy says 'unchecked' overcriminalisation in India overwhelms the justice system, & mismatched punishments for minor offences show laws are unfair.

PM Modi to attend All India Police Chiefs conference in Bhubaneswar

The three-day event will focus on counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security, narcotics, and new criminal laws.

Funding boost for UK’s criminal legal aid lawyers

The government allocated £24 million to increase pay and travel reimbursement for lawyers.

US report blames BJP for deteriorating religious freedom in India. ‘Malicious, biased,’ says Centre

Report by US Commission on International Religious Freedom comes at a time when External Affairs Minister Jaishankar is on a diplomatic trip to US & barely 2 weeks after Modi’s visit.

Let’s push for ‘One Nation, One Police’ too, along with ‘One Nation, One Election’

A country like India, with fissiparous elements in different regions, must have a strong federal government. And a strong federal government must have a uniform police structure.

Delhi HC judge praises new criminal laws for ‘Indian values’ at event held by RSS-linked lawyers’ body

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who had earlier rejected bail pleas of Kejriwal & Sisodia in Delhi excise policy case, says new laws reflect Hindu principle of pashchattap (repentance).

Amit Shah to visit Bureau of Police Research, deliver lecture on new criminal laws

The Home Minister will honor the recipients of the President's Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and President's Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) for the years 2023 and 2024.

New criminal laws are betting on DNA fingerprinting. India must prepare to offset risks

DNA fingerprinting involves creating a profile of an individual’s genetic make-up. This throws up various legal, quality control, privacy, and human rights issues.

After Tamil Nadu, Bengal forms 7-member panel to review new criminal laws. Governor questions intent

The committee will speak to academic and legal experts, and also seek public opinion to suggest changes in the 3 laws. Panel to submit report within three months.

On Camera

India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.