Three new bills introduced in an opposition-less parliament

In a surprising move, India introduced three groundbreaking bills—Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill—transforming the legal framework. Despite the suspension of 141 Opposition MPs, the bills address criminal justice, criminal procedures, and evidence, introducing changes like community service as punishment, redefined sedition laws, and recognizing electronic records as primary evidence. While aimed at modernization, concerns linger over issues such as police custody duration, property attachment, and the admissibility of electronic records. The unique legislative circumstances raise questions about representation and call for vigilance regarding the bills' impact on India's legal landscape.

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