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The Hindu Editorial (Sense of uncertainty) – Jul 02, 2024

The Hindu Editorial (Sense of uncertainty) – Jul 02, 2024

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The Hindu Editorial (Sense of uncertainty) – Jul 02, 2024:

  1. uncertainty (noun) – unpredictability, unreliability, riskiness/precariousness.
  2. criminal Law (noun) – a complex system of laws concerned with punishment of individuals who commit crimes.
  3. preparedness (noun) – readiness, alertness, preparation, awareness, carefulness.
  4. amid (preposition) – in the middle of, surrounded by; during.
  5. take over (phrasal verb) – assume control of, take control of, take charge of.
  6. come into force (phrase) – come into effect, become applicable, become operative, be effective (a new law, rule, change, etc.).
  7. amidst (preposition) – amid, in the middle of; during.
  8. widespread (adjective) – extensive, general/common, omnipresent, ubiquitous, prevalent, rampant.
  9. barring (preposition) – apart from, other than, besides, excluding, discounting, save for.
  10. rudimentary (adjective) – first, initial, primary, basic, foundational, elementary.
  11. station-house (noun) – police station.
  12. personnel (noun) – employees, workforce, staff.
  13. here and there (phrase) – in various places, in different places, hither and thither, at random.
  14. Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) (noun) – this project started in the year 2009. It aimed to inter-link all police stations under a common application software for the purpose of investigation, data analytics, research, policy making and providing Citizen Services such as reporting & tracking of complaints, request for antecedent verifications by Police etc. The project is being implemented with close collaboration between States and Union Government.
  15. ease (verb) – facilitate, make easy, assist, expedite, speed up.
  16. echelon (noun) – level, rank, position, order, grade, step, place, degree, stage, rung, tier, division, sector.
  17. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Bill 2023 (noun) – It is introduced to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
  18. in place of (phrase) – instead of, as an alternative for, as a replacement for, in exchange for, in lieu of.
  19. Indian Penal Code (IPC) (noun) – The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the official criminal code of India. It is a comprehensive code intended to cover all substantive aspects of criminal law. The draft was passed into law on 6 October 1860. The Code came into operation on 1 January 1862. The Indian Penal Code of 1860, subdivided into 23 chapters, comprises 511 sections. IPC deals with crimes and punishments.
  20. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) Bill 2023 (noun) – It is introduced to replace the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC).
  21. supersede (verb) – replace, displace, supplant, take the place of, take over from.
  22. Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) (noun) – The Code of Criminal Procedure (in India). The main legislation on procedure for administration of substantive criminal law in India. It was enacted in 1973 and came into force on 1 April 1974. CrPC tells about the criminal trial procedure. (The criminal procedure law was re-enacted in 1973, and it is known as the CrPC, 1973, as distinct from its 1898 version).
  23. Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023 (noun) – It is proposed to replace the Indian Evidence Act (IEA).
  24. The Indian Evidence Act (IEA) (noun) – The Indian Evidence Act passed in India by the Imperial Legislative Council in 1872. It contains a set of rules and allied issues governing admissibility of evidence in the Indian courts of law.
  25. fumble (verb) – do or handle something awkwardly & carelessly; to feel about or deal with something clumsily.
  26. transition (noun) – change.
  27. await (verb) – wait for.
  28. up to speed (phrase) – keep up to date, familiarize, accustom to, acquaint, instruct in.
  29. last (verb) – continue, go on, carry on, proceed.
  30. anyone’s/anybody’s guess (phrase) – something that is very difficult to determine; it is not possible to know something; very difficult to predict.
  31. ought to (modal verb) – must, should.
  32. fraternity (noun) – profession, group, association, consortium, federation, syndicate.
  33. Sanhita/Code (noun) – a set of rules.
  34. bring into force (phrase) bring into effect, to make effective/active.
  35. very adjective) – mere, basic, simple.
  36. obscure (adjective) – unclear, uncertain, unknown.
  37. bear (verb) – endure, tolerate, put up with, suffer (difficulty).
  38. persistent (adjective) – continuous, constant, unending, unrelenting, unceasing.
  39. legislature (noun) – law-making body or governing body; parliament, congress, council, assembly.
  40. House committees/Parliamentary committees (noun) – The parliamentary (standing & select) committees; They do close examination and investigation of government policies, actions and spending.
  41. Parliamentary Standing Committee/Parliamentary panel (noun) – it is a committee (consisting of Members of Parliament) constituted usually on an annual basis to enable detailed consideration/discussion on all bills (all proposed laws).
  42. Parliamentary select committee (noun) – ‘parliamentary select committee’ can be formed for a specific purpose, for instance, to deliberate on a particular bill. Once the Bill is disposed of, that select committee ceases to exist.
  43. civil society (noun) – civil society refers to space for collective action around shared interests, purposes, and values, generally distinct from government and commercial for-profit actors. It refers to a wide array of organizations: community groups, non-governmental organizations [NGOs], labour unions, indigenous groups, charitable organizations, faith-based organizations, professional associations, and foundations. Civil society – sometimes called the “third sector” (after government and commerce) – has the power to influence the actions of elected policy-makers and businesses.
  44. looming (adjective) – imminent, nearing, forthcoming, upcoming, fast approaching, impending, threatening.
  45. provision (noun) – clause, condition, stipulation, requirement, term.
  46. custody (noun) – imprisonment, confinement, internment, detention, captivity.
  47. avail (verb) – use, make use of, take advantage of, utilize, employ, resort to, have recourse to.
  48. tranche (noun) – part, section, portion (of something).
  49. empower (verb) – authorize, entitle, permit, allow, accredit, give the power to.
  50. to someone’s disadvantage (noun) – in a manner that is causes loss, damage or harm to someone.
  51. offence (noun) – crime, illegal/unlawful act,  breach/violation of the law, wrongdoing, act of misconduct, misdeed.
  52. penal (adverb) – punishable by law; corrective, disciplinary.
  53. penal law (noun) – law that is relating to, or involving punishment, as for crimes or offenses.
  54. bound to (adjective) – sure, likely, guaranteed.
  55. assent (noun) – approval, acceptance, consent, seal/stamp of approval, endorsement, authorization, confirmation, validation, agreement.
  56. procedural (adjective) – official, formal, systematic, methodical.
  57. first information report (FIR) (noun) – a written document prepared by the police when they receive information  about the commission of a cognizable offence.
  58. regardless of (phrase) – despite, notwithstanding, in spite of, nevertheless, in any case.
  59. jurisdiction (noun) – authority, power (to hear a case & make legal decisions). 
  60.  seizure (noun) – capture, occupation, takeover, overrunning, annexation, appropriation.
  61. welcome (adjective) – pleasing, agreeable, favourable, promising, much needed.
  62. palpable (adjective) – visible, noticeable, perceivable, tangible, observable, discernible, obvious, evident, apparent.
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