The Madhya Pradesh government has mandated that the CBI needs written permission from the state to investigate its public servants. This order, taking effect retroactively from July 1, aims to ensure compliance with the new ‘Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’ criminal laws. Several other states have also withdrawn general consent for CBI investigations.
India’s new criminal laws, replacing the IPC, CrPc, and Indian Evidence Act, will come into effect on July 1st. While the new laws promise reform, concerns remain about their implementation and potential confusion for legal professionals. This article explores the uncertainty surrounding the application of old and new laws in ongoing cases and the lack of proper training for lawyers and police.
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a directive to all legal education institutions nationwide to integrate three new enactments – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam of 2023 – into their curricula from the 2024-2025 academic year. The council aims to ensure comprehensive coverage of these laws in legal education to prepare graduates for modern legal challenges and improve access to justice.
