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• New criminal laws will come into force on July 1, 2024
• New criminal laws Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will come into force on July 1, 2024.
• IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act are being replaced after consultation and Law Commission of India reports.
• Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita will have 531 sections, with 177 provisions changed, nine new sections, 39 new sub-sections, and 44 new provisions and clarifications added.
• The police custody under general criminal laws is increased from 15 days to 90 days, depending on the offense.

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