Our judicial system has developed a reputation for not delivering justice in a timely manner. However, I am confident in telling the people of Rajasthan that the three new criminal justice laws will ensure justice that is timely, accessible, and simple, highlighted Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made numerous changes to improve ease of living across the nation. Along with the implementation of these laws, there will also be a significant transformation in the ease of justice. “Through these laws, our criminal justice system will be inspired by justice rather than punishment,” Shah asserted. He added that these reforms have been effectively implemented across the country, with the Ministry of Home Affairs providing assistance and ongoing guidance to all states.
Hailing the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) efforts to streamline the justice process, Amit Shah further informed that any FIR (First Information Report) filed after 2027 will be brought to justice in the Supreme Court within three years.
Highlighting the three new laws introduced by PM Narendra Modi, Shah explained, “These laws abolish 160-year-old statutes and will allow FIRs to be filed nationwide after 2027. The complete system will take another two years to be fully implemented. However, thanks to this legislation, any FIR filed after 2027 will be adjudicated by the Supreme Court within three years.”
The Union Home Minister also pointed to a significant improvement in Rajasthan’s conviction rate. “In Rajasthan, the conviction rate was previously only 42%. After implementing these three new laws just one year ago, the conviction rate has already risen to 60%. When fully implemented, the conviction rate is expected to reach up to 90%,” he noted. “These laws provide for various scientific methods that strengthen the justice process.”
Shah highlighted the government’s continued efforts to modernize India’s justice system, including the establishment of the National Forensic Science University in 2020. “We created this institution to support the smooth implementation of these laws. By gradually opening affiliated colleges across the country, we are also nurturing a new workforce of youth skilled in scientific methods,” he said.
Among the new provisions, terrorism, mob lynching, organized crime, and digital crime have been defined for the first time within our judicial system. Moreover, the three laws prescribe strict time limits at more than 29 stages of the justice process.
It is now mandatory to provide updates to victims within 90 days. A copy of the police report must be delivered to the victim within 14 days. The charge sheet must be filed within 60 to 90 days. The laws even provide for trials in absentia, ensuring that justice is not delayed.
These comprehensive reforms symbolize a new era in India’s criminal justice system, aiming to deliver swift and equitable justice to all citizens.
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