An awareness cum sensitization campaign on the three new criminal laws in the Indian constitution kicked off at Manipur University, Imphal on Wednesday.
The campaign, organised by the Department of Law, Manipur University, under the Union Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Education, was flagged off by Vice Chancellor N Lokendra.
The three new criminal laws included in the constitution are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
The campaign aims to create awareness among the masses about the new laws particularly in higher educational institutions of Manipur.
The new laws will replace the existing so-called colonial laws which include the Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
The three new criminal laws will be enforced from July 1, 2024 across the country.
Speaking on the occasion, N Lokendra exuded confidence that the new laws would usher a new era of legal reforms and new legal social order in India.
He also wished the campaign a grand success in creating mass awareness about the nuances in the new criminal laws.
