Certainly! The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), led by Chief Minister MK Stalin, has announced plans for protests against the three newly enacted criminal laws introduced by the Central government. These laws include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which have replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
The DMK's legal wing has organized state-wide demonstrations scheduled for July 5 across courts in Tamil Nadu. These protests aim to highlight concerns about the new laws, which the DMK alleges were rushed through Parliament without adequate debate and scrutiny. The party has criticized the government for suspending MPs during the passage of these laws and has characterized parts of them as a "cut, copy, and paste job," implying they lack originality and thorough consideration.
In addition to the court demonstrations, the DMK's legal wing plans a hunger strike on July 6 near the Rajarathna Stadium in Chennai. This strike is intended to further underscore their opposition to the laws and to draw attention to what they perceive as flaws and shortcomings in the legislative process.
The DMK has actively invited ordinary citizens and lawyers from various political backgrounds to participate in discussions about the implications and potential consequences of these new laws. They argue that such significant legal reforms should undergo comprehensive review and debate to ensure they serve the best interests of the people and uphold justice effectively.
