Amit Shah: New Criminal Laws Make India’s Justice System Reformative, Not Punitive
Union Home Minister says Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Sakshya Adhiniyam ensure faster, fairer, and citizen-centric justice
Jaipur, Oct 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India’s criminal justice system has entered a new era with the implementation of three new criminal laws that prioritize justice over punishment.
Speaking after inaugurating an exhibition at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECC), Shah said the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam which replaced the colonial-era laws on July 1, 2024 mark a decisive shift toward fairness, efficiency, and transparency in justice delivery.
“The three new laws will provide easy and timely access to justice for all. Our criminal justice system is now driven by justice rather than punishment,” Shah said.
The exhibition showcased how investigation and prosecution will function under the new legal framework, emphasizing citizen rights, accountability, and technological integration in criminal procedures.
Highlighting the government’s broader vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Shah urged citizens to support indigenous products to strengthen domestic markets and help India emerge as a global production hub.
The new laws aim to modernize the justice process, reduce delays, and make it more citizen-centric, replacing outdated colonial provisions with an Indianized legal framework focused on justice, reform, and transparency.
