New Delhi: The Indian government has taken a step by introducing three bills in the Lok Sabha, which is the lower house of parliament. These bills aim to modernize laws that have been in place since the colonial era. The laws cover areas such as sedition while also focusing on strengthening regulations to protect women and minors.
During the monsoon sessions, Home Minister Amit Shah presented bills suggesting repealing and replacing the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act. Many of these laws were established by colonial rulers before India gained independence in 1947.
Shah emphasized that the main objective of these laws is to prioritize justice than just punitive measures. He stressed the urgency for this change as these old laws have formed the foundation of India’s criminal justice system for over a century.
After this introduction, the bills will be sent to a designated committee for discussion before they are officially approved.
While some legal experts believe that accepting these bills might temporarily disrupt proceedings and require courts to reconsider implications in ongoing trials, proponents for these reforms argue that they are necessary and timely.
They think that these modifications will spark discussions about improving laws that protect women and young people while also bringing clarity to legislation.