HM Amit Shah seeks suggestions of MPs, other stakeholders on move to amend IPC, CrPC, Evidence Act
New Delhi(PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah has sought suggestions from Members of Parliament and other stakeholders on the proposed amendments in the Indian Penal Code, CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act.
In a letter to the MPs and others, the home minister said that the experience of seven decades of Indian democracy calls for a comprehensive review of the criminal laws. especially the IPC 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 and adapt them in accordance with the contemporary needs and aspirations of the people.
"The government of India intends to create a people-centric legal structure," he wrote.
Shah said the Central government under the leadership Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with its mantra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Prayas,' is committed to ensure speedy justice to all the citizens of India, especially those belonging to the weaker and backward sections.
In conformity with these constitutional and democratic aspirations, he said, the government has resolved to make comprehensive changes in the framework of criminal laws.
"This endeavour of bringing about a paradigm shift in the criminal justice system by the government of India will actually be an enormous exercise of public participation, which can only be successful with the participation of all stakeholders," he said.
In this regard, the home minister said, he has requested the Chief Justice of India, Chief Justice of High Courts, state chief minister, administrator of Union Territories, Bar Councils and Law Universities to send their suggestions.
"The Ministry of Home Affairs intends to make comprehensive amendments in criminal laws after receiving suggestions from various stakeholders," he said.
Shah said Parliament is one of the three important pillars of democracy and as Members of Parliament have a significant role in the law-making process. their suggestions will be invaluable in this exercise of comprehensive amendments in criminal laws.
"Therefore, you are requested to send us your valuable suggestions regarding amendments in the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act at the earliest," he said.
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Real Madrid fines Valverde and Tchouaméni half a million euros each for altercation
Barcelona (AP): Real Madrid slapped players Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni with half-a-million-euro ($588,000) fines on Friday for their altercation during practice.
The massive fines came a day after the midfielders tussled when the team trained. Valverde said in a post on social media on Thursday that no punches were thrown. But Valverde knocked his head on a table and he suffered a small cut that required a brief hospital visit.
On social media, Valverde initially called it a “meaningless fight” with a teammate and said “everything has been blown out of proportion."
His employers, however, considered it a significant enough breach of team discipline to nail both Valverde and Tchouaméni with fines that bite even the bank account of a top soccer player. The half-a-million euro penalties reflect the reputational damage the club was enduring in a chaotic end to a disappointing season.
In a statement, the 15-time European champion said its disciplinary action was concluded after both players expressed to the club “their complete remorse for what happened and apologized to one another.”
Madrid added they also apologized to their teammates, the coaching staff and club supporters, as well as showing their willingness to accept whatever disciplinary action the club deemed “opportune.”
Tchouaméni was back training with Madrid on Friday, two days before they play at Barcelona in a clasico. Madrid has to win otherwise Barcelona will be crowned La Liga champion.
After being notified of the fine, he posted a public apology to the club and its fans on social media.
“What happened this week in training is unacceptable,” Tchouaméni wrote. "I say this while thinking about the example we are expected to set for young people, whether in football or at school.
“Above all, I am sorry for the image we projected of the club.”
Valverde was not at practice due to the head knock.
Both players are set to play in the World Cup next month, with Tchouaméni playing for France and Valverde for Uruguay.
Chaotic end to a poor season
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The run-in between the players, who for seasons have played side by side in Madrid's midfield, came after they argued this week in previous training sessions. But tempers boiled over on Thursday. Spanish media was rife with reports that the players previously disagreed over the club's decision to let coach Xabi Alonso go after just months on the job.
It was not the only altercation involving Madrid players during training this week. Álvaro Carreras confirmed he was in a “minor” incident with a teammate. Spanish media said he and fellow defender Antonio Rüdiger got into a scuffle.
Álvaro Arbeloa, the coach who was promoted from Madrid's reserve team when Alonso was fired in January, will face tough questions on what went wrong inside the changing room when he gives a press conference on Saturday ahead of the clasico at Camp Nou.
Madrid is facing a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy amid rumors in the Spanish media that club president Florentino Pérez is considering bringing back Jose Mourinho to straighten out his underperforming team.
