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The operation of Section 124A— a non-bailable offence punishable with jail term ranging up to life, and one that activists and jurists have alleged is often misused to muzzle dissent -- is...
Aug 12, 2023 · Old Sedition law Vs new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (Bill), 2023 –What’s the difference? IPC ‘s Section 124 A, also called the sedition law, has been proposed to be struck off. A new offence…
Jul 1, 2024 · What is the significance of Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)? 1. Decolonisation of laws- The passage of these new sanhitas (laws) in Parliament, represent laws that have been framed by Indians for Indians .
Aug 13, 2023 · The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, tabled in Lok Sabha on Friday to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), refrains from using the word “sedition”. However, it contains a provision that penalises “endangering sovereignty, unity and integrity of India”.
The Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 ("BNS") reflects significant legal reforms through the deletion of certain offences, aligning with progressive judicial pronouncements and societal shifts: Decriminalization of Section 377 (Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, 2018)
Aug 11, 2023 · The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) retains most offences from the IPC. It adds community service as a form of punishment. Sedition is no longer an offence. Instead, there is a new offence for acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. The BNS adds terrorism as an offence.
Dec 12, 2023 · Dec 21, 2023. Highlights of the Bill. The Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita (BNS2) retains most offences from the IPC. It adds community service as a form of punishment. Sedition is no longer an offence. Instead, there is a new offence for acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India. The BNS2 adds terrorism as an offence.
Aug 11, 2023 · The Indian Penal Code, 1860 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1898 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 will be replaced by the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023.
Sedition: IPC defines sedition as bringing or attempting to bring hatred or contempt, or exciting disaffection towards the government. It is punishable with imprisonment term between three years and life imprisonment, and/or a fine. The Bill removes this offence.
Dec 22, 2023 · From sedition to fake news to mob lynching, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 brings in several changes to the IPC, which it aims to replace.
