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From Colonial IPC to New Laws: 10 Points on India’s Legal Overhaul

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Govt Clears New Chief Justices for High Courts – Full List Here

India’s criminal justice system will undergo a complete overhaul today with three fresh criminal codes replacing the full set of British-era laws, including the Indian Penal Code. Three new criminal laws– Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)– will come into effect on July 1. These laws will replace … Read more

MeitY Issues Advisory to Intermediaries for Compliance

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MeitY Issues Advisory to Intermediaries for Compliance

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued an advisory to all intermediaries, ensuring compliance with existing IT rules. The directive targets the growing concerns around misinformation powered by AI, known as Deepfakes. The advisory mandates that intermediaries must communicate prohibited content, particularly those listed under Rule 3(1)(b) of the IT Rules, clearly … Read more