PM dedicates successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Summary
On 3 December 2024, in Chandigarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. He said the laws mark the end of colonial-era laws such as the Indian Penal Code introduced in 1860, that 'Citizen First' is the mantra of the Nyaya Sanhita, and that Zero FIR has now been legalised. He noted that the Ministry of Home Affairs had sought suggestions in January 2020.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 3 Dec 2024, Chandigarh
- Laws
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
- Replaced colonial law cited
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Mantra
- Citizen First
- Zero FIR
- Legalised
- MHA sought suggestions
- January 2020
Practice MCQs 4 questions
Where did Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicate the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws to the nation on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Chandigarh
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the Prime Minister dedicated to the nation the successful implementation of the three new criminal laws at Chandigarh.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three new criminal laws whose implementation was dedicated to the nation on 3 December 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Bharatiya Dand Prakriya Sanhita
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the three new criminal laws are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam; 'Bharatiya Dand Prakriya Sanhita' is not one of them.
Speaking in Chandigarh on 3 December 2024, the Prime Minister said the Indian Penal Code was introduced in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 1860
PIB (3 Dec 2024): Shri Modi said the Indian Penal Code (IPC) was introduced in 1860, after the country's first major freedom struggle in 1857.
Consider the following statements made by the PM in Chandigarh on 3 December 2024 about the new criminal laws: 1. Zero FIR has now been legalised. 2. The Ministry of Home Affairs had sought suggestions on the new laws in January 2022. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (3 Dec 2024): the PM said Zero FIR has now been legalised, so statement 1 is correct. He noted the Ministry of Home Affairs had asked for suggestions in January 2020, not 2022, so statement 2 is wrong. Answer: 1 only.