The new criminal laws.

India is gearing up for a significant overhaul of its legal framework with the introduction of three new criminal laws, slated to replace outdated colonial-era statutes and has come into effect wef 01 Jul. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), passed in Parliament last December, will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 respectively.

Salient Aspects

* Innovative Legal Procedures. Features like Zero FIR allow complaints filed at any police station, 

   streamlining the initiation of legal action.

* Technological Advancements. Online police complaints and electronic summons service aim to

   reduce paperwork and enhance communication.

* Swift Judicial Processes. Strict timelines for delivering trial judgments within 45 days and framing 

   charges within 60 days emphasise timely justice delivery.

* Protection for Vulnerable Groups. Special provisions for crimes against women and children, 

   ensuring sensitive handling and expedited medical examinations.

 

* Expanded Offences. Definition updates include emerging crimes such as false promise of marriage

   and gang rape of minors, alongside a comprehensive definition of terrorism.

Tailpiece.

Got up a trifle late, the chores and was ready by 9.

Off to the Foundation and from there, to Neyyattinkara Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) along with Raviyettan, Maman, Chambu and Bijumon sir.

Was one of the speakers. Spoke about the 'cinema maasika' and the 'Aandithalla' episodes.

A scrumptious lunch and made friends with Faisal Khan, the MD.

The 'sarga saayaahnam' was about "Theyyam and its relevance to society" by Santha Thulasidharan.

Bought toiletries during the return.