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Hyderabad: Come July 1, the Indian penal code(IPC) would be replaced with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,2023 (BNS). The BNS got the assent of the President Draupadi Murmu in December last year.

In connection with these changes, the Union government has issued three gazette notifications, informing the enforcement of three new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Act (BSA), these new laws would be replacing, Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (IEA) respectively.

What’s changed?

“The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, which will replace CrPC, which has a total of 484 sections, will now have 531 sections. 177 sections have been changed, 9 new sections have been added and 14 sections have been repealed. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which will replace the IPC, will now have 358 sections instead of the earlier 511 sections. 21 new offences have been added in it, the term of imprisonment has been increased in 41 offences, the penalty has been increased in 82 offences, mandatory minimum punishment has been introduced in 25 crimes, there are provisions of community service as a punishment in 6 crimes and 19 sections have been repealed. Similarly, the BharatiyaSakshya Bill, which will replace the Evidence Act, will now have 170 sections instead of the earlier 167, 24 sections have been amended, 2 new sections have been added and 6 sections have been repealed,” as per the official note released by the Government.

Some highlights in BNS

As per the IPC, the victim can go to any police station and lodge a zero FIR, while maintaining the same, the BNS made it compulsory to transfer the case to the concerned police station within 24 hours.

While the IPC has only five types of punishments, including, death, imprisonment for life, imprisonment (rigorous and simple) forfeit of property, fine, now, the sixth type of punishment is introduced, which is Community service.

As per the BNS, A provision was made to ensure the visit of the Forensic Science Laboratory(FSL) team will be compulsory in crimes punishable with more than 7 years.

In the new BNS, the Sedition has been converted into treason. The offence of Sedition is replaced with treason. The offence of ‘Sedition ’ is eliminated and BNS penalizes “acts endangering the unity and integrity of India”, ‘Rajdroh ’ repealed with introduction of ‘Deshdroh’

As per the BNS, now the judge will have to give his decision within 45 days of the end of the case. Along with this, there will be only 7 days between decision and punishment. Mercy petitions can be filed only within 30 days of the Supreme Court rejecting the appeal.

As per the BNS, steps have been taken to rationalize remission of the sentence. If there is a death penalty then the maximum can be life imprisonment, it cannot be less than this. If it is life imprisonment, then 7 years punishment has to be served and if it is 7 years or more, then at least 3 years have to be spent in jail.

Uppal: Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) planning to rope in former pacer Venkatesh Prasad as the head of HCA cricket operations. Further, a roadmap for women’s league cricket and plans to construct a new international stadium in Hyderabad is also in line. These are some of the important points that came up during the apex council meeting held on Sunday at Uppal stadium.

HCA President Jaganmohan Rao said, “Keeping in mind the welfare and progress of Telangana cricketers, we are holding discussions with former pacer Venkatesh Prasad as the head of HCA cricket operations”.

Rao further added that discussions will be held with the government to build a new international stadium soon, which will increase the brand image of Hyderabad, and it can be easily constructed if the government agrees to give land. He also said that we are working to build stadiums in two and three district centers and we will call tenders to put up a turf wicket in Mahabubnagar stadium and fencing around Nizamabad stadium.

Explaining the issue of lack of funds to HCA, Jagan Mohan Rao said “The pending audits from 2018 have been approved. If these are sent to BCCI, the pending funds due from BCCI will also be released, he said. He said that a committee has been set up for the payment of clearing pending bills, in which one person from Apex Council, one person from AG and one lawyer will be present. Jagan Mohan Rao said that they will inquire and pay the bills”.

Secretary Devraj said “the domestic cricket schedule will start from 8th of this month. He said that we are preparing a road map to start women’s league cricket as well. It has been mentioned that there is a plan to construct a multi-level parking lot at the Uppal Stadium. Devraj said that they are going to give job notifications of coaches, umpires, groundsmen and scorers”.

HCA President Jaganmohan Rao, Secretary Devraj, Treasurer CJ Srinivas and Councilor Sunil Agarwal participated in the apex council meeting.

Hyderabad : Ajith not only rules Kollywood but also has a tremendous fan following in Tollywood. He wove a web of magic with his performances in recent action entertainers like Thegimpu and Valimai.

His latest entertainer Vidaamuyarchi has consistently hit the right meter on the Radar of T-Town as many renowned stars joining forces together. The long-awaited first look of Ajith Kumar’s ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ has finally arrived, igniting a wave of excitement among his devoted fans. Produced by the esteemed Lyca Productions, headed by Subaskaran, the film promises to be a visual spectacle, boasting a stellar cast and a gripping storyline.

The first look poster showcases Ajith in his signature cool and confident style, setting the stage for a thrilling action drama. The poster has sparked speculation amongst fans, eager to decipher the mysteries that lie ahead in ‘Vidaamuyarchi’.

‘Vidaamuyarchi’ marks the return of the blockbuster ‘Mankatha’ trio – Ajith Kumar, Trisha, and Action King Arjun, after a long hiatus. The reunion of these three powerhouse performers has already generated immense buzz amongst fans, who are anticipating their on-screen chemistry once again. The star-studded cast also includes Aarav, Regina Cassandra, Nikhil, and many other talented actors, ensuring a captivating cinematic experience.

Helmed by the talented filmmaker Magizh Thirumeni, known for his engrossing narratives and cinematic flair, ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ is sure to be a visual treat. The film is being shot on a grand scale, with a major portion filmed in Azerbaijan, promising exotic locales and stunning visuals.

The music for the film is being composed by the talented Anirudh Ravichander, known for his energetic and chart-topping scores. The technical crew includes prominent names like Om Prakash (Cinematography), NB Srikanth (Editing), and Milan (Art Direction), ensuring a high standard of production quality.

Lyca Productions has announced that the shoot for ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ will be completed by mid-August. With the film’s release date expected to be revealed soon after the completion of the shoot, fans are eagerly awaiting news about this highly anticipated film.

Sun TV has acquired the satellite rights for ‘Vidaamuyarchi’, while Netflix has secured the post-theatrical OTT rights, ensuring a wide reach for this action-packed entertainer.