Coimbatore lawyers staged a peaceful protest against the implementation of three new criminal laws, citing concerns over excessive police powers and lack of parliamentary debate.
Coimbatore: Lawyers in Coimbatore staged a peaceful protest today (July 29) in front of the district court complex, voicing their opposition to the newly implemented criminal laws by the central government.
The protest was in response to the introduction of three new laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya 2023 - which came into effect nationwide from July 1. These laws replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act (IEA) respectively.
Opposition parties have criticized the implementation of these new criminal amendment bills, stating that there was no constructive debate in Parliament regarding their content. They argue that the sudden implementation of these laws could lead to confusion in the administration of criminal justice.
The protesting lawyers raised slogans demanding the central government to withdraw these new laws. They expressed concerns that the three new acts grant excessive powers to the police force, potentially leading to misuse.
The peaceful demonstration highlighted the legal community's apprehensions about the implications of these new criminal laws on the justice system and civil liberties. The lawyers emphasized the need for a more thorough review and debate of these significant changes to India's criminal justice framework.
The protest was in response to the introduction of three new laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya 2023 - which came into effect nationwide from July 1. These laws replace the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act (IEA) respectively.
Opposition parties have criticized the implementation of these new criminal amendment bills, stating that there was no constructive debate in Parliament regarding their content. They argue that the sudden implementation of these laws could lead to confusion in the administration of criminal justice.
The protesting lawyers raised slogans demanding the central government to withdraw these new laws. They expressed concerns that the three new acts grant excessive powers to the police force, potentially leading to misuse.
The peaceful demonstration highlighted the legal community's apprehensions about the implications of these new criminal laws on the justice system and civil liberties. The lawyers emphasized the need for a more thorough review and debate of these significant changes to India's criminal justice framework.