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Concerns over new criminal laws, Red Sea attacks, and Rajnath Singh in J&K
First, Indian Express’ Apurva Vishwanath discusses the major highlights of the three bills poised to replace India's colonial-era criminal laws—the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. From bringing terrorism and organised crime under the ambit of ordinary criminal law to expanding detention in police custody, she explains the concerns raised by some of these proposed changes.
Next, Indian Express’ Diplomacy Editor Shubhajit Roy provides insights into the recent missile and drone attacks in the Red Sea. This includes incidents involving two cargo ships carrying Indian nationals, shedding light on the security concerns these attacks pose for the country (14:40).
And in the, we give you a quick update on Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's visit to Jammu and Kashmir, where he met with the families of the three civilians allegedly killed after interrogation by security forces in the region (21:36).
Further reading: https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/indian-penal-code-to-nyaya-sanhita-whats-new-what-is-out-what-changes-9078213/
Hosted by Shashank Bhargava
Produced by Shashank Bhargava and Niharika Nanda
Edited and mixed by Suresh pawar
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago