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Digital Transformation In The Light Of New Criminal Laws
Introduction The parliament has introduced three new criminal laws to overhaul the Indian criminal justice system. The laws came into effect from July 1, 2024. The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita(BNSS), and the Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the Indian Penal Code,1860, The Code of Criminal Procedure,1973, and the Indian Evidence
Zero F.I.R
Zero FIR is a legal provision that empowers an aggrieved person to file an FIR about a cognizable offence in any police station, irrespective of the area where the offence is committed. The concept of zero FIR was first introduced by the Justice Verma Committee, which was formed in response to the infamous 2012 Nirbhaya
Victim-centric Measures In The Light Of New Criminal Laws
INTRODUCTION 1st of July 2024 ushered in a new era in the criminal justice system of India with the introduction of three new criminal laws namely- Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam and Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) which replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Evidence Act, 1872 and Code of Criminal Procedure,1973 respectively. This
Trial In-absentia In Light Of New Criminal Laws
INTRODUCTION Recently, the Indian Parliament passed the three New Criminal Laws: The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharaitya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replacing the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively. The term “in-absentia” is a Latin word meaning “in
Critical Analysis Section 8 Of Pocso Act
ABSTRACT This research paper critically analyses Section 8 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, focusing on its objectives, scope, punishment provisions, and the jurisprudential landscape shaped by relevant judgments. Section 8 (supra) addresses sexual assault perpetrated by individuals in positions of trust or authority towards minors, aiming to provide robust legal
The Concept Of Agency In Contract Law And Explanation Of Law Relating To Agency
ABSTRACT The concept of agency under the Indian Contract Act, 1872 is pivotal in facilitating various commercial and legal transactions. An agency relationship is established when one party (the principal) confers authority upon another (the agent) to act on their behalf in legal affairs. This research paper elucidates the legal provisions, rights, and duties of