What are the key Bills seeking to replace the existing criminal laws in India
Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs adopted three reports on the Bills that seek to replace the existing criminal laws.
The Parliamentary Committee on Home Affairs in India has adopted three reports on Bills aiming to replace the existing criminal laws. The key Bills seeking to replace the existing criminal laws in India are:
- The Code on Wages Bill, 2017: This Bill seeks to consolidate and simplify the existing laws relating to wages in India, covering both organized and unorganized sectors. It aims to ensure minimum wages, timely payment of wages, and transparency in wage-related matters.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2017: This Bill proposes amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure to address issues of delay in the disposal of criminal cases, enhance the rights of victims, and expedite the trial process.
- The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Bill, 2018: This Bill aims to amend certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code with the objective of strengthening the criminal justice system, improving investigation and prosecution processes, and addressing emerging challenges in the digital age.
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