Three bills related to criminal law have been approved by President Draupadi Murmu on Monday after they were passed by the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
The new law has stringent provisions for strictness and punishment for different types of crimes. Let us know what are the three bills Indian Justice Code, Indian Civil Defense Code and Indian Evidence Act.
What changes have taken place in this, which is very important for the common man to know.
Question: What is in the Indian Judicial Code (BNS)?
answer: The BNS, which will replace the Indian Penal Code, will have 358 sections instead of 511. 21 new crimes have been added to it. The punishment period has been increased in 41 crimes. The fine amount has increased in 82. Mandatory minimum punishment has been introduced in 25 crimes. Six crimes have provisions for community service as punishment, 19 sections have been repealed.
Question: What will the Indian Evidence Bill replace?
answer: It has been brought in place of the Indian Evidence Act 1872. Two new sections and six sub-sections have been added to it. Earlier there were 167 sections, now there are 170. Amendments have taken place in 24 sections. Six have been cancelled. A statement obtained electronically is included in the definition of evidence. Electronic and digital records will have legal recognition as evidence.
Question: What changes will happen from the Indian Civil Security Code (BNSS)?
answer: BNSS has been replaced by the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898. In this, the power of the magistrate to impose fine has increased. Involves the process of confiscation and confiscation of proceeds of crime. There will be preliminary investigation in crimes punishable with less than three to seven years. Serious crimes will be investigated by DSP level officers.
Question: How much punishment is possible in a hit and run case?
answerThere is a provision of ten years imprisonment for those who run away after causing a road accident. If the person causing the accident takes the injured to the hospital, his punishment may be reduced.
Question: In how many days will the response to e-FIR be received?
answer: A woman can file an e-FIR. Immediate cognizance will be taken of this and there is a provision to reply within two days.
Question: What kind of punishment can there be in mob lynching?
answer: Mob lynching is a heinous crime. If found guilty of mob violence, the accused may even receive the death penalty.
Question: What does zero FIR mean in the new law?
answer: The victim can now go to any police station and lodge a zero FIR. The complaint will have to be transferred to the concerned police station within 24 hours.
Question: What is there in the law for arrested people?
answer: A police officer will be designated in the police station in every district to prepare the list of arrested people and inform their relatives.
Question: Will the arrested person also get some rights?
answer: If the police arrests someone then his/her information has to be given to the family. Earlier this was not necessary. The police will tell everything to the victim about what happened in the case in 90 days.
Question: Is trial possible in the absence of the accused?
answer: If the accused does not appear in the court within 90 days, the trial will be held in his absence. Legal action can be initiated against the accused hiding in other countries.
Question: What changes have taken place regarding mercy petition?
answer: Mercy petition can be filed only by the convict. Earlier NGOs and institutions also used to file. This is possible only within 30 days after the petition is rejected by the Supreme Court.
Question: What will happen on unauthorized publication of court proceedings?
answer: Two years jail and fine for publishing anything without permission in case of rape and sexual abuse. This provision is not applicable to reports related to the decisions of the Supreme Court and High Court.
Question: Can every person be handcuffed?
answer: Right to handcuff rape-murder accused. The police can use handcuffs from arrest to court appearance. Economic criminals will be saved from this.
Question: Is the limit of detention period 15 days or has it increased?
answer: The period of detention under BNSS can range from 15 days to 60 or 90 days. Earlier it was only 15 days. The detention period will depend on the crime type.
Question: After how much time can a person be released from custody?
answer: Police cannot misuse their power over a person in custody. Will have to be presented before the magistrate. In minor cases release is possible within 24 hours.
Question: What will be the punishment for those who attempt suicide?
answer: Those attempting suicide will have to do social service related work. No remuneration will be given to any person for this.