New criminal laws, which will replace IPC, to come into effect from July 1 – India TV

The three new criminal legal guidelines, which have been handed by the Parliament to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), will come into effect from July 1, 2024, the federal government mentioned on Saturday.

The three legal guidelines obtained the Parliament’s approval on December 21 final 12 months and President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent on December 25.

According to three similar notifications issued by the Union Home Ministry, provisions of the brand new legal guidelines will come into pressure from July 1.

The legal guidelines will replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 respectively.

The three legislations intention at fully overhauling the criminal justice system within the nation by giving definitions of assorted offences and their punishments.

Watershed second, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, final 12 months on the passage of the brand new criminal payments, termed it a watershed second within the historical past.

“The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. These Bills mark the end of colonial-era laws. A new era begins with laws centered on public service and welfare,” Prime Minister Modi wrote on X.

“These transformative Bills are a testament to India’s commitment to reform. They bring our legal, policing, and investigative systems into the modern era with a focus on technology and forensic science. These Bills ensure enhanced protection for the poor, marginalised, and vulnerable sections of our society,” the Prime Minister mentioned.

“At the same time, these Bills come down heavily on organised crime, terrorism and such offences which strike at the root of our peaceful journey to progress. Through them, we have also bid goodbye to the outdated sections on sedition,” he added.

“In our Amrit Kaal, these legal reforms redefine our legal framework to be more relevant and empathy-driven,” PM Modi talked about.

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