The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita will replace the Code of Criminal Procedure Act 1898 and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 will replace the Indian Evidence Act, 1872
Home Minister Amit Shah, in a Lok Sabha debate on three criminal law-related bills, took a jibe at the Congress, stating those with an "Italian mindset" wouldn t comprehend the bills foundation. Shah emphasized that the legislation aimed at replacing the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act reflects constitutional values.
The guidelines come after Director General of Police R R Swain said that posting any content on social media that promotes disharmony will be a criminal offence in Jammu and Kashmir