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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
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Topic: criminal laws

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.

TMC to move resolutions on NEET, ‘hurried implementation’ of new criminal laws in Bengal Assembly

The 10-day Assembly session will begin on 22 July. Opposition BJP mulling moving a motion seeking discussions on alleged incidents of post-poll violence & mob assaults in the state.

On Camera

Stop telling South Indians to learn Hindi. In Hyderabad, languages coexist without imposition

I was surprised when Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan advocated for Hindi—at a time when states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka are opposing its imposition.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.