Indian lawyers and activists protest new criminal laws, claiming they burden the justice system and grant excessive power to police.

Indian lawyers and activists are protesting against new criminal laws, implemented on July 1, claiming they will burden the justice system and grant excessive power to police. Key provisions include expanding police powers for pre-trial detention, introducing the death penalty for the gang-rape of women under 18, and mandating judges to issue written rulings within 45 days after a trial concludes. Critics argue that these laws will increase litigation, while Amnesty International has called for their immediate repeal, citing potential for police abuse.

July 08, 2024
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