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High Court in Madras prompted to swiftly resolve disputes over recently enacted criminal statutes, as directed by the Supreme Court.

Last year, the High Court noted that the naming of three new criminal laws was creating confusion, despite the intention behind their enactment potentially being noble.

High Court in Madras urged to swiftly adjudicate dispute over fresh criminal legislation
High Court in Madras urged to swiftly adjudicate dispute over fresh criminal legislation

High Court in Madras prompted to swiftly resolve disputes over recently enacted criminal statutes, as directed by the Supreme Court.

News Article: Supreme Court Urges Madras High Court to Prioritize Hearing of Controversial Criminal Laws

The Supreme Court of India has requested the Madras High Court to prioritise the hearing of petitions challenging three new criminal laws: the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.

The three criminal laws in question are yet to be heard in the Madras High Court. The Madras High Court is currently considering petitions challenging these laws, but a hearing date has not been scheduled yet.

The Supreme Court's request was made on a Friday, and it does not specify a deadline for the Madras High Court to hear the petitions. Additionally, the Supreme Court did not provide a reason for its request to prioritize the hearing of the petitions.

The petitions challenging the three criminal laws are currently before the Madras High Court, and the court officials responsible for hearing these petitions are the judges of the Madras High Court. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam are three new criminal laws in India.

It is important to note that the details of the petitions challenging the three criminal laws are not accessible without a subscription to a premium article.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam are all criminal laws, and their implementation has sparked controversy and debate in India.

As the hearing of the petitions challenging these laws has not been scheduled yet, it remains to be seen how the Madras High Court will rule on these contentious pieces of legislation. The Supreme Court's request for the Madras High Court to prioritize the hearing of the petitions adds a sense of urgency to the situation, as the fate of these laws hangs in the balance.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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