CHANDIGARH, Dec 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the successful implementation of three new criminal laws to the nation in Chandigarh on Tuesday. Chandigarh became the first administrative unit in the country to achieve 100 percent implementation of these laws.
The laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—came into effect on July 1, 2024, replacing the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act. These reforms aim to make India’s legal system more transparent, efficient, and adaptable to contemporary societal needs.
On the occasion, Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the full implementation of these laws in Chandigarh, stating that the new criminal justice system would become the most modern in the world. He further assured that justice would be delivered within three years of the registration of an FIR, signaling a significant shift in the nation’s criminal justice process.
Shah also lauded the Chandigarh administration for its role in ensuring the complete implementation of the new laws. Earlier, PM Modi observed a live demonstration simulating a crime scene investigation under the new laws, showcasing the processes of collecting evidence and recording statements. The demonstration was provided by the Chandigarh Police at an exhibition hall at the Punjab Engineering College.
Modi was briefed on the process by Chandigarh Senior Superintendent of Police Kanwardeep Kaur. The prime minister and home minister were joined by Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, UT Chandigarh adviser Rajeev Verma, and Chandigarh Director General of Police Surendra Singh Yadav.
The implementation of these laws marks a historic overhaul of India’s criminal justice system, introducing new frameworks to address modern challenges such as cybercrime and organized crime. The reforms aim to ensure justice for victims of various offenses and improve the overall functioning of the legal system.
