New criminal law bills will bid adieu to the colonial mindset: Sr. Adv. Sanjay Jain
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Speaking of the proposed new criminal laws, senior advocate and two-time additional solicitor general (ASG) Sanjay Jain noted that the move represents the government’s intent to say ‘good bye’ to the colonial mind-set.
“The criminal law bills represent an intent to say goodbye to the colonial mindset and improve our justice dispensation system, taking full benefit of advancements in technology and forensic sciences to keep up with new trends in crime,” he said.
On August 11, home minister Amit Shah introduced in parliament the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya bills as proposed replacements for the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. Shah noted that these laws are aimed at drastically reducing delays and pendency in the criminal justice system. The bills are expected to be debated in the winter session of parliament.