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New criminal code bills exempt medicos from Prosecution

23 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha has recently passed new criminal code bills, and it has been conveyed to Parliament that doctors are now exempt from criminal prosecution in instances of death resulting from medical negligence, thereby reducing the severity of punishment in such cases. Under Clause 106 of the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second)...

Lok Sabha Adjourned Sine Die, Passing Key Bills Including CEC Appointment and Press Act Replacement

21 Dec 2023

Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die a day ahead of the scheduled close of the winter session of Parliament after passing some key bills. The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, and the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill,...