Authorities have imposed Section 163 of BNSS in Kyathanpalli ahead of municipal chairperson elections, restricting gatherings, protests and movement with weapons, while urging public cooperation to maintain law and order during the election process.
The Supreme Court said police cannot arrest people merely for questioning and must use arrest powers only when necessary. Interpreting BNSS provisions, the court stressed that arrest is discretionary and should be exercised cautiously to protect personal liberty
A 50-year-old RPF constable was killed after his service weapon misfired while being deposited at Dhone railway station in Nandyal district early Sunday. The bullet struck his face, killing him on the spot after escort duty
The incident occurred on April 25 and came to light after a video surfaced on May 26, showing two police officers thrashing the alleged accused in full public view, with bamboo sticks.
The actors had approached the court seeking relief from notices issued to them under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which pertains to potential breaches of public peace.
Chidambaram, who served as the Finance Minister in UPA I and UPA II regimes, said that the three criminal laws which came into force from July 1 were drafted by non-professional people, who were part-time members of a committee.
The former home minister emphasized the need for additional amendments to align the three laws with the Constitution and modern principles of criminal jurisprudence in the future.
