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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to make major changes in the syllabus of legal studies from the 2026-27 season. Now students will study India’s new criminal laws, important decisions and modern legal principles instead of the old laws of colonial era. This change will not only give students a better understanding of the law but will also connect them with the justice system of changing times.
Old laws will be history
The CBSE course committee had already approved this proposal, which was also approved by the Governing Body in June. Under the changes, new legal framework will be included by removing the old provisions like Triple Divorce Act and treason under the changes. This will give students a chance to read real and updated laws, which reflects the justice system of today’s India.
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Study of new laws
There were historic changes in India’s criminal justice system in 2023-24, when new laws were implemented in place of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CRPC) and Indian Evidence Act-
- Indian Code of India (BNS)
- Indian Civil Protection Code (BNSS)
- Indian evidence act (bsa)
Now these new laws will be taught in the 11th and 12th legal studies.
Travel of legal studies
CBSE started Legal Studies in 2013 in 11th grade and 12th grade in 2014. Since then, there have been many major changes in the legal structure of the country. It was a demand of time to include these changes in the syllabus.
New books and modern studies
According to CBSE officials, an expert committee will be formed for these changes, which will help in preparing the content. Also, a content development agency can also be added so that new books are ready on time. These books will be in line with the new National Education Policy (NEP) and with modern teaching practices, so that students can get a deep understanding in the subject.
Subject will reach more schools
In April 2024, the Directorate of Education approved the start of Legal Studies in 29 more schools. Principals were instructed to complete all the formalities sought by CBSE soon, so that the subject could be taught smoothly in the new session.
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