•Three new criminal laws come into effect across the country from 1st July 2024 despite objections from States ruled by non-BJP parties.
•States are free to bring in their own amendments to some provisions of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) that replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr.PC.).
•Cognisable offences will be registered under Section 173 of the BNSS, instead of Section 154 of the Cr.PC.
•The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which replaces the Indian Penal Code, 1860, may also be amended soon to incorporate a section on sexual crimes against men and transgender persons.
•The Bharatiya Sakshya (BS), which replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, is the third law which will come into force.
•The IPC and Cr.PC will run concurrently along with the new laws as several cases are still pending in courts.