Code of Criminal Procedure

SC dismisses appeals by Abhishek, Rujira Banerjee in coal scam case

NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeals filed by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee and his wife, Rujira Banerjee, challenging the summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a coal scam investigation. The couple, who reside in Kolkata, had contested the ED’s directive requiring their presence in New Delhi.   […]

Delhi High Court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in sedition case, UAPA case

The Delhi High Court granted statutory bail to JNU PhD scholar and activist Sharjeel Imam on Wednesday in a UAPA and sedition case.

New criminal laws replacing IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act set to enforce starting July 1

NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the government announced that the three novel criminal statutes, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshaya Act, will be enforced starting July 1. These laws, intended to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure, and Evidence Act, signify a comprehensive reform […]