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    Question

    What is the significance of the three new laws —

    Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act — recently assented by President Droupadi Murmu?
    A They focus on delivering punishment instead of justice Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B They replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C They introduce new offences and punishments in the criminal justice system Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D They redefine sedition as a crime Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E They abolish the Indian Penal Code Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation : The new laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act — will replace the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 .

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