New Criminal Code Fails Victims

The Indian government recently replaced an old law about criminal cases with a new one called the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

They said it would be better for victims of crimes.

The new law does give victims some rights, like being able to speak before a case is dropped and appealing if someone is found not guilty.

But it doesn't give victims the power to make sure their case is handled well in court.

The person who represents the victim in court is chosen by the government, not the victim.

The victim can ask for a special lawyer, but the government doesn't have to agree.

The article says the new law is not as good as it could be because it doesn't really help victims get justice in court.