Those arrested for economic offences shouldn’t be handcuffed under new law, says parliamentary panel
Panel examining Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita, the proposed law to replace CrPC, tabled its report Monday. It believes handcuffing isn’t suitable for a wide range of ‘economic offences’. Key Points
ThePrintED can continue probe under PMLA even if police drop scheduled offences, says SC
SC was hearing civil servant Saumya Chaurasia’s appeal against Chhattisgarh HC’s refusal to grant her bail. Chaurasia has been accused of being involved in alleged Rs 540-crore coal scam. Key Points
ThePrint701 sedition, 5023 UAPA cases registered in 2018-22: Govt to LS
The minister said during this period, 788 people were arrested and charge sheet was filed against 500 in sedition and offences against state cases. A total of 131 people were acquitted too. He said under the UAPA, 8,947 people were arrested and 6,503 people named in charge sheets. A total of 550 people were acquitted too. Key Points
Economic TimesKerala court sentences to death man convicted in Aluva child rape and murder case
Special POCSO court judge K Soman gave highest punishment of the land to Ashwaq Alam, a migrant labourer. The court had found Alam guilty of all 16 offences in the charge sheet. Key Points
ThePrintB'luru court declares Ramachandran Vishwanathan as 'Fugitive Economic Offender'
The matter pertains to the alleged offences committed under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 in the Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd. Case. | Bengaluru News Key Points
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Highest IPC crime rate among states, most IPC chargesheets filed — what NCRB data says about Kerala
Among states & UTs, Delhi recorded highest IPC crime rate & 3rd lowest chargesheet rate. Kerala, meanwhile, recorded highest crime rate for negligent & rash driving-related offences. Key Points
ThePrintCorporate affairs ministry to withdraw 7,338 prosecutions
The corporate affairs ministry has decided to withdraw 7,338 prosecutions under the companies law that are pending before various courts as part of promoting the ease of doing business. Prosecutions related to serious non-compoundable offences such as cheating, fraud and acceptance of deposits would not be considered for withdrawal. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian-origin airport officer jailed for three years in Singapore
Besides the jail term, he was also ordered to pay a penalty of SGD 7,500. Premkumar will spend an additional 15 days behind bars if he is unable to pay fine. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMonsoon Session: Lok Sabha passes 'The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill'
The Jan Vishwas Bill, introduced by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, has been passed by the Lok Sabha in the monsoon session. An amendment of provisions is being proposed across 42 Acts administered by 19 ministries. The Bill's proposed amendments include the decriminalisation of minor offences on the lines of the Jan Vishwas Bill, rationalisation of monetary penalties and removal of imprisonment accompanied by a penalty payment. Key Points
Economic TimesPresident gives nod to anti-cheating bill: What is the punishment and which exams will it cover?
President Droupadi Murmu approved the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024, aimed at curbing cheating in government recruitment exams. The bill, passed in both Houses of Parliament during the recent Budget session, seeks to enhance transparency, fairness, and credibility in public examinations. Key Points
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New criminal laws, replacing colonial-era codes, to come into effect from July 1
Three new criminal laws, which were recently passed in Parliament and secured Presidential assent, will come into force from July 1. These laws will replace the British-era codes. Key Points
India TodayYet to finalise mechanism for regulating cryptocurrencies: Centre to SC
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is yet to decide on a mechanism to regulate cryptocurrencies and investigate related offences. Additional Solicitor General Vikramjit Banerjee stated that the government is deliberating on the regulation of digital currencies and needs more time to file an affidavit with updated information. The court emphasized the need for appropriate safeguards against fraud and misuse of cryptocurrencies. The matter will be further heard on March 21. Key Points
Economic TimesBengal police filed Sandeshkhali attack FIR under bailable sections, state PDS scam of enormous magnitude:
The Enforcement Directorate in West Bengal has raised concerns over attacks on its teams, stating that the state police registered an FIR under bailable and non-scheduled offences in the Sandeshkhali incident and has not provided a copy of the complaint. The agency claims that a similar incident occurred on January 5 during the arrest of TMC leader Shankar Adhya, and an FIR has been filed in both incidents. Key Points
Economic TimesDo prelim probe before filing FIRs against businessmen, UP police told
The order has been issued in a bid to further improve ease of doing business and ensure no adverse environment is created for investors. However, this direction is not applicable for cognisable offences. Key Points
Economic TimesBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill allows using draconian police powers for political ends: Kapil Sibal
Former Union Law Minister Kapil Sibal under the UPA government claimed that the BJP government's proposal to replace the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) with the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill (BNSB) allows the use of draconian police powers for political ends . Sibal also claimed that the government's agenda is to silence opponents . Key Points
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EOW registers FIR against BharatPe ex-boss Grover
Former managing director of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, and his family members have been charged with eight sections of cognizable criminal offences, including criminal breach of trust, cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy. The fintech unicorn filed a criminal complaint with the police in December, accusing Grover and his family of committing a INR812.8 crore ($109.7m) fraud. Grover has been the subject of five lawsuits in the past six months, including a civil suit seeking recovery of over INR886.7 crore in damages from him and his family. Key Points
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