With a score of around 76%, Assam tops in implementing new criminal laws

Nov 23, 2025

India's new criminal laws, which came into effect on July 1, 2024, replace the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence...

Committee constituted by MHA invites suggestions from professionals, others to reform criminal laws

Aug 03, 2020

New Delhi [India], Aug 3 : The National Level Committee for Reforms in Criminal Laws set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)...

"New criminal laws will be more effective in tackling current challenges": Bhopal Commissioner

Jul 01, 2024

The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita (BSS), 2023 replaced...

"Old law was not compatible with Indian system": Odisha law minister welcomes new criminal laws

Jun 27, 2024

Odisha Law minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prithviraj Harichandan on Thursday welcomed the centre's decision to implement new criminal laws and said...

New criminal laws will replace IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act from today

Jul 01, 2024

Provisions related to the gang rape of a minor woman will become consistent with the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), and...

Amit Shah congratulates Chandigarh, first city to fully implement new criminal laws

Dec 03, 2024

"Today is a golden day for the Indian criminal justice system - as today - Chandigarh has become the first unit to fully implement...