New Era in Criminal Justice: Major Overhaul of Indian Laws
Starting today, India ushers in a significant transformation of its criminal justice system with the implementation of three new laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws replace the long-standing British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively. This shift marks a…