Aayush Mallik
Similar crimes, different punishments? The problem with India's new criminal laws
As the three new criminal laws come into effect, a look at some of the inconsistencies in the penal policy envisaged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and other special laws that cover a major part of India’s criminal law landscape
- Aayush MallikAyushi SharmaNaveed Mehmood Ahmad
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
7-yr jail for marriage fraud, 1 yr for forced labour. What's worse though?
According to new criminal laws that will come into force from July 1, fraudulent marriage carries a 7-yr jail term but forcing someone to work for you is punishable with only a year in jail. While Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is more transparent and efficient than British-era laws, it misses the opportunity to meaningfully overhaul the justice delivery system