MHA writes to states, UTs to take steps to reduce overcrowding of jails, ET LegalWorld
The Union Home Ministry has asked all states to take steps, including implementation of a specific provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, for providing relief to undertrial prisoners and reduce overcrowding in jails. Overcrowding in prisons, especially the issue of large number of undertrials, has been a matter of concern for the […]
Govt announces steps to resolve shipping related woes of traders, ET LegalWorld
The government on Thursday announced steps, including reducing certain charges at ports and purchase of five additional second-hand container vessels by SCI, to resolve shipping sector-related problems of exporters and importers. These measures were announced after a meeting of all the concerned stakeholders of the international trade segment, including senior officials of ministries like commerce […]