3 Brand New Laws Replace 150-Year-Old Codes in Major Shakeup for Indian Legal System!

CONTENTS: 3 Brand New Laws Replace 150-Year-Old Codes in Major Shakeup for Indian Legal System!

• New laws replace outdated codes
• FIR filed over hawker dispute
• Public informed through new pamphlets

New laws replace outdated codes

3 Brand New Laws Replace 150-Year-Old Codes in Major Shakeup for Indian Legal System!

Today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce three bills in February: the Indian Judicial Code (Second Amendment) (NBS-2023), Indian Civil Security Code (Second Amendment) (BNSS-2023), and Indian Evidence (Second Amendment) (BS-2023). These laws, approved on July 1, are now being implemented nationwide.

In Delhi, the first crime under these new laws has been reported, involving a hawker at Kamal Market Police Station. These laws replace the British-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) (1860), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) (1882), and Indian Old Code (1872). Today’s case involves a complaint under IPC Section 285 regarding a blockade near New Delhi Railway Station.

FIR filed over hawker dispute

According to police reports, hawkers were allegedly setting up stalls selling gutkha and water on the roads, leading to disruption of traffic flow.

Despite warnings to remove the stalls, the main stall was not dismantled, prompting the police to register a criminal case. As per an NDTV report, the FIR mentions a hawker from Sadar selling gutkha, beedi, cigarettes, and other items. The complainant who filed the case reportedly came from Patna, Bihar, accompanied by weapons.

Public informed through new pamphlets

Starting today, three new laws are being enforced, and police stations outside Delhi are distributing leaflets in public places to inform people about these laws. The administration is actively working to raise awareness among the public.

According to the new regulations, information is being disseminated through pamphlets to educate the population about the changes.