IPC, CrPC, Indian Evidence Act Now History. What You Should Know On India's New Criminal Laws

A look at the key aspects of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya legislation to overhaul India's criminal laws.

Representational Image. Three bills that seek to repeal and replace criminal laws was cleared by Parliament on Thursday

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The British-era Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act and the Code of Criminal Procedure were relegated to the annals of history as Parliament cleared three Bills to overhaul India's criminal laws on Thursday. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita will replace the CrPC and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill will replace the Indian Evidence Act. Among major changes in India's criminal laws include removal of sedition as an offence,