Amit Shah Abolishes 3 British-Era Laws, Introduces CrPC Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha

The Indian government has introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act (IEA), which are all British-era statutes. The new laws, called the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill (BS), are aimed at modernizing the criminal justice system in India and making it more efficient and effective.

The BNS bill replaces the IPC and introduces new provisions for a wider range of crimes, including cybercrime, terrorism, and economic offenses. It also provides for harsher punishments for certain crimes, such as rape and murder. The BNSS bill replaces the CrPC and makes changes to the way criminal cases are investigated and prosecuted. It also introduces new provisions for bail and speedy trial. The BS bill replaces the IEA and makes changes to the way evidence is collected and presented in court. It also introduces new provisions for expert witnesses and electronic evidence.

The introduction of the three new bills is a major step forward in the modernization of the criminal justice system in India. The new laws are expected to make it easier to prosecute criminals and bring them to justice. They will also help to protect the rights of victims and ensure that they receive justice.

The three bills have been sent to a parliamentary committee for further scrutiny. The committee is expected to hold public hearings and make recommendations on the bills before they are finally passed into law.

The introduction of the new criminal laws is a welcome step by the Indian government. The new laws are long overdue and will help to make India a safer and more just society.