Bring out the rationale behind the introduction and implementation of the three new criminal laws. Highlighting key features of the laws, state the associated concerns.
Introduction
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Saksya Adhiniryam are the three new laws introduced in the criminal law system.
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Saksya Adhiniryam are the three new laws introduced in the criminal law system.
Old System:
New Criminal Laws:
Fig: Transformation of criminal justice system
Rationale behind 3 new laws:
the criminal justice system:
Key features of the laws:
(Eg) Section as a crime has been redefined
(Eg) Definition of terrorism, serious organised crimes, etc
(Eg) Community service introduced for petty crimes.
(C) Provision for gender-neutral crimes and penalisation. Addition of transgendeius in categories of genders
Concerns associated with laws:
Reforms in line with Prakash Singh [case also need to be inculcated for police reforms to uphold the supremacy of the Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra.
Conclusion
Digitization of evidence process and investigation as well. Reforms in line with Prakash Singh case also need to be inculcated for police reforms to uphold the supremacy of the Bharatiya Nyaya Shastra.
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Diagram
Transformation of criminal justice system showing Old System (Indian Penal Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Evidence Act) transforming to New Criminal Laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Saksya Adhiniryam)
Ankita Anil Patil
Indian Constitution - Historical Underpinnings, Evolution, Features, Amendments, Significant Provisions and Basic Structure
Significant Provisions
Three New Criminal Laws - Bharat Act 2023
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