India

Controversy Swirls as India Implements New Criminal Laws Amidst Widespread Criticism and Protests

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New Delhi, India — A suite of three controversial criminal laws introduced in 2023 by the Indian Parliament has sparked widespread criticism from various sectors of society, including legal experts and opposition political parties. These new statutes, which went into effect on July 1, include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), replacing the Indian Penal Code of 1860; the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, replacing the Indian Evidence Act of 1872; and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which supersedes the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1973. These legislations, signed into law by President Droupadi Murmu on December … Read more

Bar Council of India Clamps Down on Online Legal Ads, Orders Strict Compliance Following High Court Judgment

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New Delhi, India — The Bar Council of Context (BCI), India’s regulatory body for lawyers, has mandated all State Bar Councils to enforce stringent measures against attorneys who advertise or seek clients through online platforms. This decision aligns with a recent ruling by the Madras High Court, which emphasized that the legal profession is a dignified service to society rather than a commercial enterprise. In compliance with this judgment, issued on July 3, 2024, the BCI has intensified scrutiny and taken a hard stand against practices that commercialize the profession, viewing them as a violation … Read more

Fears and Uncertainty for Rohingya Refugees Facing Deportation in India

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Kolkata, India – Since the government of Manipur, a northeast Indian state, ordered the deportation of Rohingya refugees on March 8, Muhammad Hamin has been unable to sleep at night. The state’s Chief Minister, N Biren Singh, announced on social media that the first group of refugees had been deported, but the plan was later halted when Myanmar refused to cooperate. Hamin, a Rohingya refugee who arrived in India in 2018, is now in New Delhi, nearly 1,700 kilometers away from Manipur. Despite the distance, he closely follows news updates and spends his time watching … Read more

EY India Announces Finalists for Entrepreneur of the Year 2023 Awards, Showcasing Remarkable Innovation and Global Impact

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MUMBAI, INDIA – EY India has announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year-India (EOY) 2023 Awards, as it celebrates its silver jubilee year. These 11 entrepreneurs have been recognized for their exceptional achievements in building successful enterprises. Together, they have generated revenues exceeding Rs 14,70,000 crore, possess a market capitalization exceeding Rs 42,00,000 crore, and employ over 12,50,000 people worldwide. In addition to selecting the finalists, EY also revealed that Venu Srinivasan, Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Natarajan Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata … Read more