Plea To Quash FIR Lodged Under IPC If Filed After July 1 Should Be Governed By BNSS: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court recently addressed the constitutionality of several new criminal laws under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Bills, which replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). A petition was filed challenging these laws, arguing that they were unconstitutional and violated fundamental rights. The court considered various aspects, including legal principles and procedural fairness. It ultimately upheld the laws, emphasizing their alignment with modern legal standards and the need for comprehensive reform in the criminal justice system.