Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

2024 - 7 - 1

India's New Criminal Laws: Chaos, Confusion, and Cases Galore

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Find out how the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is shaking up the legal system!

The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita in India has sparked a wave of controversy and confusion. With cases cropping up in various states like Jharkhand, Delhi, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh, the legal landscape is experiencing a whirlwind of changes. The Opposition has raised concerns over 'bulldozer justice,' while Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the first case registered under the new criminal laws in Gwalior. Amidst the chaos, the Delhi Police made headlines by filing the first case against a street vendor at Kamala Market for obstruction in a public way.

In Uttar Pradesh, the new penal code made its mark with the first FIR registered in Amroha, followed by cases in Bareilly and Agra. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with two other new criminal laws, is set to revolutionize the legal system in the country. Notably, the BNS has 358 sections, a significant shift from the 511 sections in the Indian Penal Code, leading to a renumbering of many criminal offenses. The first FIR under the new laws was lodged in Delhi's Kamla Market Police Station, marking a significant moment in the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

As the legal community adapts to these changes, it's essential to understand the nuances of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The new criminal laws aim to streamline and modernize the legal framework in India, addressing loopholes and outdated provisions. With the shift from traditional criminal codes to the BNS, cases are being reevaluated, and a new era of justice is unfolding across the nation.

In the unfolding saga of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the focus remains on how these laws will impact the judicial system and society at large. As more cases are registered under the new penal code, the legal community and the public are closely watching the implications and outcomes of this legal revolution. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita signifies a significant milestone in India's legal history, setting the stage for a dynamic and transformative era in the country's legal landscape.

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On section about lynching, Jharkhand HC flags error in edition of ... (The Indian Express)

Court says it could have 'serious consequences'. The new criminal laws came into effect on Monday.

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Opposition flags 'bulldozer justice' as Delhi, Maharashtra, MP ... (Livemint)

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the first case under the new criminal laws, a theft case, has been registered in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior.

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Delhi Police lodges first case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Hindustan Times)

The first case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was lodged against a street vendor for alleged “obstruction” in a public way at Kamala Market at ...

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First Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita case registered in UP's Amroha: Police (The Statesman)

The first FIR under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered in Amroha followed by cases in Bareilly and Agra in Uttar Pradesh, ...

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Check Complete Details (Current Affairs)

The three New Criminal Laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, will come into ...

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New sections in criminal laws: Cheating is not Section 420 but 318 ... (The Indian Express)

The new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has 358 sections, compared to the 511 in the Indian Penal Code. Therefore, the longstanding numbering of many criminal ...

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First FIR Filed Under New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita In Delhi? Home ... (Times Now)

After the entry into force of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita today, the first FIR was filed at 12:10 am at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh in a case of motorcycle ...

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: First case under new penal code ... (The Hindu)

New criminal laws in India: The first FIR under Section Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, was registered on July 1 at Kamla Market Police Station in Delhi.

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First FIR lodged in UP under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Farmer's ... (The Indian Express)

The second FIR under the BNS was lodged at Baradari police station in Bareilly regarding the disappearance of a one-month-old male baby from a hospital.

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bns ipc differences: India's new criminal laws: Legal experts break ... (The Economic Times)

Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita vs IPC: India has enacted three new criminal laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), ...

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: Here's what's changed in the new criminal ... (CNBCTV18)

Unlike the IPC, the BNS has brought about a new chapter on offences against women.

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: सावधान! अगर आपने किसी भी पशु को मारा तो हो ... (SWADESH)

IPC की धारा 428 और 429 की जगह अब BNS, 2023 के समकक्षों पर विचार किया जाएगा। यह ध्यान रखना चाहिए कि पशु-संबंधी घटनाओं पर शिकायत ...

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First FIR in Pune city under 'Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita' lodged at ... (The Indian Express)

As the new criminal laws came into effect on Monday, the Pune city police lodged their first case under the new law around 4 am. The FIR under Bharatiya ...

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Concerns as India replaces colonial-era laws with new criminal codes (Aljazeera.com)

Government says overhaul will make country more just, but opposition fears it would throw justice system into disarray.

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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaces Indian penal code: From murder ... (The Indian Express)

In Delhi's Kamla Market Police Station, where a vendor was booked under Section 285 (danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation) for selling ...

Solitary complaint filed under BNS in city on Day 1 (Times of India)

On the first day of the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) coming into force in the city, a solitary complaint was filed against a resident for rash driving.

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India Enacts New Criminal Laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Sakshya ... (Business Today)

India has enacted new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita—replacing British-era ...

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Kerala Police lodge first FIR under new criminal law Bharatiya ... (Mathrubhumi English)

New Delhi: The Kerala Police registered its first FIR under the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against a person in Malappuram on Monday, ...

Police start registering cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ... (The Hindu)

New criminal laws BNS, BNSS, BSA replace IPC, CrPC, IEA; police trained on new codes for FIR registration.

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News on AIR (News On AIR)

In Telangana, the first FIR under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, (BNS) which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) from July 1, has been registered at ...

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