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Business, science, commerce postgrads in Delhi Police’s 2025 constables’ batch

The constables underwent extensive training in constitutional studies, criminal law, criminology, forensic science, and cybercrime. (PTI)

Updated on May 21, 2025 05:50 AM IST

How the Supreme Court spoke out for free speech

In the Imran Prataphgarhi judgment, the Court clearly set its teeth against the heckler’s veto (Hindustan Times)

Published on Apr 05, 2025 08:03 PM IST

Union home minister Amit Shah evaluates criminal law reforms in J&K

In the presence of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Home Minister Amit Shah examined the state of the new criminal laws' implementation in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.(PTI)

Published on Feb 18, 2025 02:23 PM IST

Guest Column | Apprehensions of a nervous medical practitioner

The term “medical negligence” has for the first time been included in criminal law. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 05, 2025 08:26 AM IST

The death penalty cannot fix India’s rape problem. Here’s why

India rape death penalty(HT)

Published on Sep 08, 2024 08:15 AM IST

Why a breakup could land men in jail for 10 years? Section 69 of BNS explained

The Bharata Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), came into effect on July 1.

Published on Jul 06, 2024 02:17 PM IST

New criminal laws: ‘Old wine in new bottles’ says retired SC judge Chelameswar

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Jasti Chelameswar looks at the new criminal laws and whether they are all that different from the old laws(PTI File Photo)

Published on Jul 03, 2024 06:15 PM IST

Himachal’s first case under new criminal laws registered in Mandi

The assault case was registered at 1.45 am in Mandi’s Dhanotu. (HT File)

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 09:32 AM IST

Ludhiana’s first BNS case registered at Dehlon police station

Starting July 1, India has replaced its colonial-era criminal laws with a set of three new penal laws (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:14 AM IST

20 FIRs registered on Day 1 under new criminal laws in Punjab

Three new criminal laws came into effect on Monday, bringing far-reaching changes in India’s criminal justice system.

Updated on Jul 02, 2024 05:25 AM IST

Amit Shah clarifies: 1st FIR under new criminal laws not against street vendor

Union home minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference regarding the new criminal laws, in New Delhi, Monday, July 1, 2024.(PTI)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 09:14 PM IST

‘Another lie’: Amit Shah attacks Opposition after hailing new criminal laws

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a press conference regarding the new criminal laws, in New Delhi (PTI photo)(PTI)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 03:05 PM IST

New criminal laws: How to file FIR; videography of crime scenes | Explained

In the event of an arrest, the individual has the right to inform a person of his choice about his or her situation. (Representational Image)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 10:51 AM IST

First case under new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita lodged in Delhi

First case filed under the new criminal law Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (File photo)

Published on Jul 01, 2024 09:51 AM IST

How the 3 new criminal codes reimagine crime and punishment

As the Constitution marks its 75th anniversary, these new laws signify a major reform in the perception and administration of criminal laws in India. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 06:58 AM IST

New criminal laws take effect today: Top 10 changes you should know

The new criminal laws aim to bring in a modern justice system.

Updated on Jul 01, 2024 07:15 AM IST

Bengal CM writes to PM urging deferment of implementation of 3 criminal laws

Mamata Banerjee said the deferment would enable a renewed Parliamentary review (File)

Published on Jun 21, 2024 11:20 AM IST

Change in mindset needed for new criminal laws: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India, Justice DY Chandrachud, Attorney General for India R Venkataramani and Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta during a conference on

Updated on Apr 21, 2024 04:43 AM IST

Who is an approver, and what does the century-old law protecting approvers say?

New Delhi: In this Thursday, March 28, 2024 file photo, Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal leaves the Rouse Avenue Court after he was produced by the Enforcement Directorate in the excise policy-linked money laundering case. (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav)(PTI)

Published on Apr 11, 2024 09:05 PM IST

Shortening the gap between bail and release

Once bail is granted, the subsequent processes related to verification of sureties and execution of bonds should be set into motion immediately. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2024 12:54 AM IST

New criminal laws notified: What changes, what are some key takeaways?

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Updated on Feb 24, 2024 08:30 PM IST

NFSU to be roped in, separate cadre cleared for new criminal laws in Chandigarh

Amit Shah held a review meeting in Chandigarh last month to discuss the implementation of 3 new criminal laws.(ANI)

Updated on Jan 28, 2024 07:26 AM IST

New criminal laws, deepfake on agenda of top cops’ meeting in Jaipur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the conference (PTI)

Updated on Jan 05, 2024 07:57 AM IST

Revised bills replacing IPC, CrPC to be taken up for debate in Lok Sabha today

Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Tuesday asked the government to refer the three bills to a joint select committee. (PTI)

Published on Dec 14, 2023 10:56 AM IST

More difficult for a woman to be a judge: Retd justice Mukta Gupta

(HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 02, 2023 12:17 AM IST

Centre opposes plea in SC to debar candidates charged with ‘serious’ offences

The petition was filed in the Supreme Court in 2020 (HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 10, 2023 10:22 PM IST

Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking to criminalise marital rape on May 9

The Union government on Wednesday sought a week to clarify its stand on making marital rape a criminal offence. (PTI)

Updated on Mar 23, 2023 05:51 AM IST

Hathras: Go back to the Verma panel

The real justice for the victim in Hathras would be implementing the Verma committee recommendations in letter and spirit by both the central and state governments. This requires the utmost political commitment from the top leadership. The outrage against Hathras must be channelled towards structural reforms.(Satish Bate/HT Photo)

Updated on Oct 04, 2020 08:33 PM IST

Colonel, 40 jawans booked for ‘armed assembly’ in Khed

Gade (26) in her complaint stated that she was an agriculturist by profession and ran her ancestral farm along with her family members and relatives in Gulani in Khalumbre in Khed tehsil of Pune district.(HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 25, 2019 01:28 AM IST

Gujrat: Chain snatchers to face 10 yrs in jail

The amendment also provides for a fine of up to ~25,000 for those convicted of chain snatching. An official said any legislation for changes to the IPC requires presidential assent.(HT Photo)

Updated on May 22, 2019 11:24 PM IST

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