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Plea in Supreme Court Against Newly Amended Criminal Law Bills

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Plea in SC Against Newly Amended Criminal Law Bills A public interest litigation (PIL) has been moved in the Supreme Court against the newly amended criminal law bills: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, 2023. The petitioners, Anjali Patel and Chhaya, represented by advocates Sanjeev Malhotra and Kunwar Siddhartha, seek to challenge the viability and implementation of these laws. Petitioners' Concerns and Demands The petitioners have urged the Supreme Court to issue a notice to immediately constitute an expert committee to assess and identify the viability of the three new amended criminal laws. The plea seeks to overhaul the criminal laws of the country and replace the Indian Penal Code 1860, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The petition has also sought to stay the operation and implementation of these new laws. Alleged Defects in the New Bills According to the plea, the propo...

Supreme Court's Two-Day Conference on Technology and Judicial Dialogue with Singapore

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Supreme Court's Two-Day Conference on Technology and Judicial Dialogue with Singapore Setting the Stage for Innovation The Supreme Court of India is organizing a two-day conference on Technology and Dialogue between the Supreme Courts of India and Singapore, scheduled for April 13 and 14, 2024. The conference aims to explore the intersection of technology and the legal system, focusing on the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the judiciary. Key Participants and Discussions Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Chief Justice of Singapore Justice Sundaresh Menon will lead the conference, joined by judges, jurists, and experts. Panel discussions will cover various topics related to AI, including its implications for the legal system, its role in court proceedings and judicial training, improving access to justice, ethical considerations, and future trends in AI. Platform for Insight Sharing The conference provides a platform for sharing insights, best prac...