Why in the News?
The bills proposing reforms criminal laws such as Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and Indian Evidence Act (IEA) have been tabled in the Parliament.
What Actually are SLLs?Special and local laws refer to laws that are applicable only to certain regions or sections of society, as opposed to general laws that apply universally. Some key features of special and local laws:
Special and local laws enable customized provisions for unique contexts and needs. However, they should align with constitutional principles and not promote discrimination. |