The BNS Bill proposes a total of 356 provisions to replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, replacing certain articles and prioritizing offenses against women and children, murder, and state offenses. For the first time, terrorist activity and organized crime charges have been included in the bill. The BNS has recommended repealing some parts of …
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Before MHA 2017, the Mental Healthcare Act of 1987 prioritized the institutionalization of mentally ill persons and denied them any rights. The Act gave judicial officers and mental health facilities disproportionate power to authorize long-term hospitalizations, often against the individual’s informed consent and preferences. As a result, some people continue to be admitted and languish …
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The BNS now includes new offenses such as organized crime (Clauses 109-110), terrorist acts (Clause 111), acts endangering India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity (Clause 150), murder by a group of five or more people based on race, religion, caste, etc. (Clause 101), making or publishing fake news (Clause 195), and sexual intercourse by deceptive means …
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita retains Most of the IPC’s crimes. It includes community service as a type of punishment. Sedition is no longer considered an offense. Instead, a new felony has been formed for acts that threaten India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity. Terrorism is now included as a crime under the BNS. It is described …
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One of the hallmarks of colonialism is the permanent and continuous growth of the State’s policing powers over its subjects. The new criminal rules do little to shift away from the colonial mindset of an all-powerful state. Rather, they intensify the power dynamic between the state and the citizens by strengthening police powers and establishing …
The introduction of particular provisions for mob lynching looks to be a step forward, as indicated by the Supreme Court in Tehseen S. Poonawalla v. Union of India. Recognizing the growing problem of mob vigilantism and its ramifications for the rule of law, the Supreme Court asked Parliament to pass a special statute prohibiting mob …
The Union Health Ministry requested feedback from the general public and stakeholders on the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill 2023. Previously, during the August session of Parliament, the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill 2023 and the National Dental Commission Bill 2023 were approved. It intends to replace the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and the …
The Rajya Sabha has passed the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, which details the process for appointing Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and the Election Commissioners (EC). The legislation seeks to increase transparency in the appointment process in response to an order from the …
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Car dealerships have established regulations and processes that govern the sales process. These principles govern how businesses contact and communicate with prospective consumers, negotiate rates, and manage trade-ins. Car dealerships must also comply with state and federal rules governing vehicle sales. One of the most frequent pricing strategies is the “no-haggle” pricing strategy, which states …
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Electronic evidence, which ranges from emails and text messages to social media posts and security films, gives a detailed and often unassailable record of occurrences. This transition has expedited the investigation process and created new obstacles to the authenticity, preservation, and interpretation of electronic evidence. As technology advances, the legal system must modify its frameworks …
