Tag: law
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Streamlined and Modernized: What the New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Means for India’s Legal System. New Laws to Transform Legal Landscape from July 1, 2024
On August 11, 2023, the Indian Parliament introduced the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), aiming to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860. This significant legislative overhaul also includes the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya, replacing the Criminal Procedure Code of 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively. Effective from…
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₹10 Lakh Fine, 5 Years Jail: New Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. Targets Testing Agencies with ₹1 Crore Fines, 4-Year Bans, Amid NEET Paper Leak Scandal
A New Era of Exam Integrity: India’s Fight Against Malpractice The Indian government has taken a firm stance against the pervasive problem of exam malpractice with the introduction of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This new law, following high-profile controversies surrounding the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) and UGC-NET (University…