Govt withdraws 3 new criminal law bills, to be introduced afresh as per recommend of panel

The Center has decided to withdraw three new criminal law bills from the Lok Sabha to bring in new draft laws that reflect some of the changes suggested by a parliamentary panel, including the provision of protection for accused with “unsound mind” and “mental illness”. Including replacing “. Indian Judicial Code (BNS) in 2023. The BNS 2023 is meant to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which provides protection from prosecution to a person of unsound mind. BNS turns it … Continue reading Govt withdraws 3 new criminal law bills, to be introduced afresh as per recommend of panel