No protests by Bar Associations against New Criminal Laws: BCI

DN Bureau

The BCI has assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government regarding the new Criminal Laws. Read further on Dynamite News:

New Criminal Laws
New Criminal Laws


New Delhi: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has requested all Bar Associations to refrain from any form of agitation or protest at this juncture and assured that it will initiate discussions with the Union Government, represented by the Union Home Minister and the Union Law Minister, to convey the concerns of the legal fraternity.

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BCI through a media statement stated that the numerous representations received from Bar Associations and State Bar Councils across the nation, expressing strong protests against the newly introduced criminal laws i.e. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).

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It stated that these Bar Associations have signalled their intent to engage in indefinite agitations and protests unless these laws are suspended and subjected to thorough nationwide discussions, including a comprehensive review by Parliament. (with Agency inputs)










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