Within days of the implementation of new criminal laws in India, a major controversy has erupted over their Hindi and Sanskrit language nomenclature. A petition was filed in the Madras High Court seeking directives to declare the names unconstitutional.

Are Hindi, Sanskrit names of criminal laws unconstitutional? Madras HC issues notice to Modi govt

In opposition to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and two other laws that went into effect on Monday (July 1), Karnataka is thinking of proposing state-level amendments to modify the new criminal laws.

Karnataka poised to challenge new criminal laws; considers state-level amendments

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Monday (July 1) that the new criminal laws, which came into effect from July 1, have ended the era of British laws in India, transforming the criminal justice system into one that is 'completely Swadeshi'.

New criminal laws to prioritise justice over punishment, says Home Minister Amit Shah

Three new criminal laws will come into effect across India from Monday, bringing widespread changes in India's criminal justice system and ending colonial-era laws. Watch in for more details!

Curtain falls on British-era laws with new criminal laws from July 1

India: Curtain falls on British-era laws with new criminal laws from July 1

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Are Hindi, Sanskrit names of criminal laws unconstitutional? Madras HC issues notice to Modi govt

Karnataka poised to challenge new criminal laws; considers state-level amendments

New criminal laws to prioritise justice over punishment, says Home Minister Amit Shah

Curtain falls on British-era laws with new criminal laws from July 1

India: Curtain falls on British-era laws with new criminal laws from July 1