SC refuses to entertain plea against new criminal laws, allows withdrawal of petition

The Supreme Court declines to hear a petition challenging three new laws revamping India's penal codes. Petitioner Vishal Tiwari withdraws the plea before Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal. The laws, replacing IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act, were passed by Lok Sabha and received President's assent. The laws encompass offenses such as sedition, terrorism, and separatist activities, with enhanced penalties and expanded magistrate powers.