10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Explore 10 pivotal updates in India's criminal laws, shaping legal landscapes and societal norms. Stay informed with key reforms and their impact.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | From July 1, all fresh FIRs will be registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | A person can file a Zero FIR at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Online registration of police complaints and electronic serving of summons permitted.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Sex under deceitful means or false promises to marry, may be punished with a prison term that can extend up to 10 years.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Death sentence or life imprisonment for rape of a minor.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Domestic violence against women punishable by jail term upto 3 years
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Mob lynching to now be tried at par with murder as new laws provide a separate provision.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | The rape victims’ statement to be recorded by a woman police officer in presence of her guardian or relative.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Criminal case judgments must be delivered within 45 days after the trial ends.
10 Major changes in India's Criminal Laws | Charges must be framed within 60 days of the first hearing.