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Who can amend Indian Penal Code?
The changes in the IPC are surely required, however, the changes can be easily made to suit any one party or any politician. Changes should, therefore, be subjected to public opinion before being implemented.
Who can amend CrPC 1973?
Both the Centre and the State can amend the CrPC as the procedural law falls in the Concurrent List. This is not the first time Maharashtra has amended the CrPC, officials said. Among the key changes are amendment to Section 24 (8-A), related to the appointment of the special public prosecutor (SPP).
How are Indian laws amended?
An amendment of the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill in either House of Parliament. The Bill must then be passed in each House by a majority of the total membership of that House and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting.
How many times IPC has been amended?
Amendments
| S. No. | Short title of amending legislation | No. |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1895 | 3 |
| 17 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1896 | 6 |
| 18 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1898 | 4 |
| 19 | The Currency-Notes Forgery Act, 1899 | 12 |
Can states amend CRPC?
No! IPC, CRPC etc are in the central list. State government cannot pass any act to amend it. In CrPc the state can make rules withhin certain limits specific for certain regions .
What is the difference between IPC and CRPC?
IPC deals with crimes and punishments; CrPC tells about the criminal trial procedure and cpc covers the procedure for civil suits, family disputes etc.
Can states amend CrPC?
Can CrPC be amended?
further to amend the Code of Criminal Procedure 1973. 1. (1) This Act may be called the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2020. (2) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint.
When was CrPC last amended?
[2] On April 21, 2018, the government promulgated the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018. The Ordinance amends the IPC, 1860, POCSO Act, 2012 and other laws related to rape of women.
Is CrPC in concurrent list?
IPC and CrPC are in the concurrent list which allows the State government to amend them,” she said.