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From IPC to BNS: India’s Biggest Legal Overhaul Since Independence
Introduction India has officially shifted from IPC to BNS, marking the most dramatic legal transformation since gaining independence in 1947. After nearly 163 years of relying on the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), the government has introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) to redefine criminal justice in the country. But what does this overhaul mean…
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New Criminal Laws in Force from July 1, 2024: What Changed?
Introduction India’s legal landscape underwent a monumental shift on July 1, 2024, as the long-standing colonial-era criminal laws were officially replaced. Moreover, the change marks a modern, victim-centric approach to criminal justice. The New Criminal Laws aim to make justice faster, fairer, and more digitally aligned. If you’re wondering what changed, this article breaks it…
