Since BNS, BNSS Have Been Enacted, Allahabad High Court Disposes PIL Challenging Validity Of IPC, CrPC And Other Criminal Laws

Recently, the Allahabad High Court disposed of a public interest litigation wherein the petitioner sought a declaration that the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and other criminal laws were violative of Article 13 and 21 of the Constitution of India.Petitioner appearing in person argued that the laws were non-reformative and more punishment oriented.The...