In News : Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha, proposing replacements for colonial-era laws like the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.
The New Bills Introduced to parliamentary panel
The introduction of three new bills promises a significant transformation in the country’s criminal justice system
1. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
2. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023
3. The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill 2023
Objectives of the New Laws
- The objective is to prioritize the protection of rights for the citizens of India.
- The new set of laws introduced now shifts the focus to safeguarding the rights of Indian citizens.
- The trio of laws intends to prioritize the protection of citizens’ rights in India.
Background of British Penal laws
- The initial purpose of the laws was to support and strengthen British administration
- The primary emphasis was on punishment rather than justice.
- The primary focus was on punishment rather than the delivery of justice.
What Changes will be bring by these new Laws?
- Prior to 2023, India’s criminal justice system operated under British-made laws from 1860.
- The introduction of three new bills promises a significant transformation in the country’s criminal justice system.
- The proposed legislation aims to achieve a conviction ratio exceeding 90%.
- Notably, a crucial provision mandates forensic teams to visit crime scenes in cases with sentences of 7 years or more.
- The focus is shifting from mere punishment to the delivery of justice.
Three new Bills in Lok Sabha
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