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CAA rules likely to be notified before poll code, to seek proof of India entry, religion | Political Pulse News

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The rules for implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), which was enacted by Parliament in December 2019 and spawned protests in parts of the country, are likely to be notified within the next fortnight or so, sources in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said Tuesday. “I cannot tell you the date, but they will be notified before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into force,” an official of the MHA said. The MCC comes into force when the Election Commission announces polls. It is expected that the Lok Sabha poll dates will be announced sometime next month. Despite its enactment four years ago, the CAA could not be implemented because the rules were not notified. Sources said the rules will specify the evidence needed for applicants to prove their credentials and eligibility for citizenship under the new law. The CAA allows non-Muslim migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to apply for Indian citizenship through the naturalisation process – the applicants must belong to the Hindu, Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Jain and Buddhist communities. …

New criminal laws notified: What changes, what are some key takeaways? | Latest News India

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The three new criminal laws which succeed the colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Code Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, have been notified by the Centre, and will come into effect from July 1. Representational Image Introduced in Parliament during its Monsoon session in August last year, the laws are Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam (BSA), which replace the trio of IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act, respectively, . Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. So what changes with the new laws? Here are some key takeaways: Sections: While IPC had 511 sections, its successor BNS has 358; similarly, CrPC had 484 sections, while BNSS has 531. Evidence Act had 166 sections, while BSA has 170. No sedition: Though sedition has been deleted, treason caused by armed revolution, destructive and separatist activities will be criminalised. “Any activity will be considered treason only if it is intended against the integrity, sovereignty and unity of the nation and not just because it is …

Tighter rules to be notified soon under IT Act: MoS IT after Tendulkar flags deepfake video

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Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Electronics and Information Technology. | Photo Credit: SUDHAKARA JAIN After legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar flagged his deepfake video doing the rounds, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar slammed deepfakes as a threat to the safety and trust of Indian users, saying the government will soon notify tighter rules under the IT Act to ensure compliance by platforms. In a post on X, Mr. Tendulkar mentioned the doctored video — where he is seen promoting a gaming application — and expressed concerns about the misuse of technology. Taking to X, the Minister of State for IT and Electronics thanked Mr. Tendulkar for flagging the deepfake video and said “#DeepFakes and misinformation powered by #AI are a threat to Safety&Trust of Indian users and represents harm & legal violation that platforms have to prevent and takedown”. Mr. Chandrasekhar said that a recent advisory by the IT Ministry requires platforms to fully comply with this. “We will be shortly notifying tighter rules under the IT Act to ensure compliance …

CAA rules to be notified ‘much before’ Lok Sabha polls: Reports | Latest News India

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The Central government is ready with the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 rules and is likely to implement them “much before” the Lok Sabha elections slated to take place this year, a senior government official told news agency PTI on Tuesday. Protests against NPR, NRC and CAA in New Delhi(File) “We are going to issue the rules for the CAA soon. Once the rules are issued, the law can be implemented and those eligible can be granted Indian citizenship,” the official said. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The CAA regulations, which were introduced and passed four years ago by the Narendra Modi-led union government, aim to confer Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants – including Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, and Christians – who migrated from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan who entered India till December 31, 2014. The official said that the rules are likely to be notified much before the announcement of general elections. “The rules are ready and the online portal is also …

Date of implementation of new criminal laws to be notified before January 26, to come into effect in nine-12 months

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The date to implement the three criminal codes that were passed by the Parliament in December 2023 will be notified before January 26 The date to implement the three criminal codes that were passed by the Parliament in December 2023 will be notified before January 26, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The official added that it will take nine months to a year for the three criminal laws to be implemented across the country, and a pilot project is all set to begin in Ahmedabad in the next two months. “Except some areas that have connectivity problem, in the next one year, 90% area will have the reach of the new laws,” the official said.   The official added that 3,000 master trainers will train the police personnel who will work in a pyramid set-up percolating to each district in the next few months. A task force has been constituted under the Bureau of Police Research and Development that will oversee the training. The National Crime Records Bureau will coordinate to integrate the other …