New Law Makes Sex Offences Gender Neutral, Adds Clauses To Crimes Against Children
The new criminal laws in India replaced colonial-era laws and came into effect on July 1, 2024. New Delhi: The newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the British-era Indian Penal Code, has made sexual offences “gender neutral” for the victim and the perpetrator, according to official documents. “Both boys and girls could get procured … Read more