Former Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit on Saturday welcomed the new penal code, the ‘Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita’, which will soon come into force. He, however, pointed out that issues such as crypto currency and cybercrimes have not been incorporated in it.
Addressing a seminar on the new laws organised by the India Foundation in association with NALSAR-Hyderabad, Mr. Lalit said crypto currency and crypto crimes are a reality. There has, however, been no legislation to deal with it, with the legal fraternity relying on the normal definition of theft. The code is also silent on the digital world of fake personas and related issues, which transcend nations. He hoped that Parliament will deal with it in the coming years.
Terming the new criminal laws a “good exercise” with “wholesome provisions designed to achieve the greater good”, he said the provisions to enhance punishments under culpable homicide for hit-and-run cases are welcome steps.
