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Murmu gives assent to criminal reform bills
Experts predict that the three new laws will result in harsher penalties for offenses involving national security, terrorism, and mob lynching
President Murmu signs 3 criminal law bills / Image X, President of India
President Droupadi Murmu signed three criminal legislations into law on Monday, replacing the colonial-era Evidence Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
During the recently concluded Winter session of Parliament, the Houses passed the Bharatiya Sakshya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 respectively to replace the older bills.
The bills were approved by voice vote in the Rajya Sabha without the presence of more than two-thirds of the opposition members, who were suspended in large numbers for misbehaving during their demand to debate the security breach that occurred on December 13 in the Parliament.
"The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. These Bills mark the end of colonial-era laws. A new era begins with laws centered on public service and welfare," PM Modi tweeted.
"These transformative Bills are a testament to India's commitment to reform. They bring our legal, policing, and investigative systems into the modern era with a focus on technology and forensic science. These Bills ensure enhanced protection for the poor, marginalised and vulnerable sections of our society," the Prime Minister said.
“In our Amrit Kaal, these legal reforms redefine our legal framework to be more relevant and empathy driven. These speeches by Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji further elaborate on the key features of these Bills," he added.
The passage of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is a watershed moment in our history. These Bills mark the end of colonial-era laws. A new era begins with laws centered on public service and welfare.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 21, 2023
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