Concerns Raised Over New Criminal Laws in India

Recent discussions in Australia highlight the need to lift a 13-year freeze on barrister pay due to increasing corporate influence in legal battles against public interests. Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces legal challenges regarding police actions during protests, with potential implications from a colonial-era Penal Code that could exempt officers from prosecution. In India, Justice Sharma praised new criminal laws that aim to align with indigenous values and promote rehabilitative justice, although concerns were raised about certain provisions like Zero FIR and trial in absentia during a legal training program. The Attorney General emphasized the importance of understanding these new laws to ensure justice and balance citizens' liberties with social justice. Overall, the legal landscape across these regions reflects ongoing debates about reform, accountability, and the intersection of law and societal values.