India implemented a major overhaul of its criminal justice system on July 1, 2024, Three new laws replaced the colonial-era legal code.
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Replaces the Indian Penal Code. It introduces updated provisions to address modern crimes like cyber offences and financial fraud.
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Replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, this new law aims to improve efficiency and accessibility in the legal system.
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Replaces the Indian Evidence Act, this law focuses on streamlining procedures for collecting and presenting evidence.