Indian Army ending legacy practices of using buggies, pipe bands during dinners

Feb 24, 2023

The Indian Army as per the directions of the government is reviewing legacy practices like customs and traditions from the colonial and pre-colonial era,...

Political and economic turmoil has had serious impact on human rights: HRCP

Apr 27, 2023

The report notes that political victimisation continued throughout the year, with colonial-era sedition laws being weaponised to stifle dissent.

India modernising laws to reflect present realities: PM Modi

Feb 03, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India is modernising its laws to reflect the present realities and that in the last few years, the...

Bar Council of India appreciates removal of colonial, outdated criminal laws

Jan 03, 2024

The BCI recognised the introduction of provisions addressing contemporary challenges, including the categorization of mob lynching as a separate offence, encompassing hate crimes based...

Simplification and transparency in Financial Laws provided enabling environment for investment in India: Lok Sabha Speaker

Mar 01, 2025

Referring to legal reforms in India, Birla noted that for the first time in India, an effort has been made to change colonial laws,...

New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial-era mindset: J&K LG Manoj Sinha

Jul 01, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that three criminal laws would liberate the country's criminal justice system from the mindset of the...