Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the successful implementation of three new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – in Chandigarh. With this, the city became country’s first administrative unit where 100% implementation of the three laws has been done.These laws came into effect on July 1, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
Modi noted the new criminal laws represent a concrete step towards realising the ideals enshrined in the Constitution for the benefit of all citizens. ‘New criminal laws are becoming protectors of the rights of citizens.’
Stressing on the importance of timely delivery of justice, he said days of ‘tarikh pe tarikh’ are over.
Under new laws, terrorists and terror organisations will not be able to take any advantage of legal complexities, he added.
Pointing that these laws signify the end of colonial-era laws, Modi added these laws were the medium of atrocities and exploitation committed by the British when they ruled over India.