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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: criminal laws

‘Mooch’ ado about new criminal laws

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

Hindenburg vs SEBI, ‘fiery’ Rahul-Modi standoff & ‘safeguards missing’ from criminal laws — global media

Global media discusses SEBI show-cause to Hindenburg over report on 'extensive impropriety' at Adani Enterprises and how Oppn is 'flexing muscle' in Parliament.

Training people & themselves — how Delhi Police are adjusting to new criminal laws

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.

1st FIR filed under new criminal laws in Madhya Pradesh, Delhi Police file one too

A street vendor in Delhi was booked in an FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In Gwalior, an FIR was registered on the complaint of a person reporting the theft of their 2-wheeler.

Delhi Police set to adapt to new criminal laws, over 45,000 officers trained & booklets prepared

The Special Police Commissioner highlighted that the best part of the new system is that it focuses on 'justice' rather than 'punishment' with a victim-centric approach.

Chidambaram slams govt over new criminal laws, which come into effect today — ‘Cut, copy & paste job’

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram Monday said this was another case of 'bulldozing' existing laws and replacing them with 3 new bills without adequate discussion or debate.

New criminal laws set to be enforced soon, a look at key changes that have sparked controversy

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.

Birubala Rabha, whose ‘untiring efforts’ led to anti-witch-hunting law in Assam, dies aged 70

Rabha, who campaigned against witch-hunting for decades & was awarded Padma Shri in 2021, had been battling cancer for three years.

CJI Chandrachud praises new criminal laws for ‘holistic approach to deal with crimes in digital age’

At a conference, CJI lauds new laws for measures such as audiovisual recording of searches & seizures, and provision for proceedings to be conducted electronically.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.