New criminal laws built on technology, timeline and trust: Amit Shah
Puducherry, Aug 9
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the three new criminal laws introduced by the Narendra Modi government are founded on three key pillars -- technology, timeline and trust -- and are aimed at ensuring faster and more effective delivery of justice to citizens.
Addressing a ceremony after presenting the President's Colour to the Puducherry Police at the Police Training School ground in Gorimedu, HM Shah said the new legal framework marked a significant shift from the colonial-era criminal justice system.
He said greater use of technology and clearly defined timelines for investigation and judicial procedures would help make the criminal justice system more efficient, transparent and citizen-centric.
Building public trust in the justice delivery mechanism was equally important, he added.
The three laws -- the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and Indian Evidence Act respectively.
Congratulating the Puducherry Police on receiving the President's Police Colour, HM Shah described the honour as one of the proudest moments in the history of any disciplined police force.
Despite having a strength of fewer than 5,000 personnel, the Puducherry Police carry the responsibility of maintaining law and order, ensuring internal security and protecting the Union Territory and its people, HM Shah said.
He also highlighted Puducherry's rich spiritual and cultural heritage and said the police force had an important responsibility in safeguarding the dignity and security of the Union Territory.
With the conferment of the President's Police Colour, Puducherry has become the 18th State or Union Territory in the country to receive the prestigious recognition.
The President's Colour is regarded as the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a police force in recognition of its distinguished service and professional excellence.
Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, state Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Director General of Police Shalini Singh and other senior officials attended the ceremony.
HM Shah is also scheduled to participate in another programme in Puducherry later on Sunday. He will flag off a Har Ghar Tiranga Yatra at the Muruga Theatre Signal as part of events promoting the national flag and patriotic participation ahead of Independence Day.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I appreciate the intent behind these reforms, but I hope the implementation is smooth at the ground level. Our police stations often lack proper infrastructure. Will they get enough training and resources to use the new technology effectively? Only time will tell.
The Home Minister is right - these laws break away from the colonial mindset. The British-era IPC was designed to control and punish, not deliver justice. This is a welcome change that puts citizens first. Kudos to the government for taking this bold step!
As someone who follows legal reforms around the world, it's interesting to see India modernising its criminal codes. The focus on digital evidence and shorter investigation timelines is progressive. Hope it leads to fewer pending cases and quicker verdicts.
Congratulations to Puducherry Police on receiving the President's Colour! It's a proud moment for our small but dedicated force. And yes, the new criminal laws are a big leap forward. Just hope the common person feels the difference on the ground - that's what really matters. 🙏
I think changing the names from IPC to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is more than symbolic - it's about reclaiming our legal system with Indian values. The timeline-based approach will reduce the ordeal of victims waiting for justice. Well said, Amit Shah ji!
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