Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the three criminal laws, which have come into effect today, are victim-centric to ensure a speedy trial and a speedy justice instead of delay. He said that the criminal justice system of the country is set to become completely 'Swadeshi' after 77 years of independence.
Speaking on the three criminal laws, Shah said that the system will function according to Indian ethos, and these laws were contemplated after 75 years. He further stated that colonial laws have been scrapped and laws made in the Indian Parliament are being brought into practice.
"First of all, I would like to congratulate the people of the country that about 77 years after independence, our criminal justice system is becoming completely 'Swadeshi'. This will function on Indian ethos. After 75 years, these laws were contemplated upon and when these laws are in effect from today, colonial laws have been scrapped and laws made in the Indian Parliament are being brought into practice. Instead of 'Dand', it is now 'Nyay'. Instead of delay, there will be speedy trial and speedy justice. Earlier, only the rights of the Police were protected but now, vicitms' and complainants' rights will be protected too," the Union Home Minister said.
While speaking on new criminal laws, Shah said that It is being falsely said that the Bill was brought after the members were sent out. It was already listed before the Business Advisory Committee.
"For these new laws, a few friends in the Opposition are saying different things before the media...I would like to tell you all that 9.29 hours of discussions were held in Lok Sabha and 34 members participated in that. In Rajya Sabha, over 6 hours of discussions were held. 40 members participated in the discussions. It is also being falsely said that the Bill was brought after the members were sent out (suspended). Bill was already listed before the Business Advisory Committee. I firmly believe that the Opposition had been boycotting the House beforehand, perhaps they didn't want to participate (in discussions)..."
The Union Minister said that with a new point of view, these three laws have come into effect from midnight. "With a new point of view, these three laws have come into effect from midnight. Now, instead of Indian Penal Code (IPC), there will be Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Instead of Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), there will be Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Instead of Indian Evidence Act, there will be Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)," Shah said.