New Delhi: The Lok Sabha passed three bills on Wednesday, aimed at replacing archaic colonial-era criminal laws. The three redrafted bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, were introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha last week and received unanimous approval through a voice vote.
These bills are set to replace the outdated Indian Penal Code-1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act-1898, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively.
The newly proposed laws eliminated sedition as a criminal offence and introduced a fresh section labeled “offences against the state.” Furthermore, the legislation now provides a “clear definition” of terrorism. The bill also includes a provision imposing the death penalty for instances of mob lynching.
Shah argued that the existing criminal laws reflected a colonial mindset, primarily designed for punishment rather than justice. He expressed that the three new bills are geared towards establishing a justice system rooted in Indian principles. These proposed criminal laws aim to liberate people from the colonial mindset and its associated symbols.
In his concluding remarks, Shah highlighted the transformative nature of the bills, emphasising their role in shaping a justice system aligned with Indian values. Subsequently, the Lok Sabha passed the bills with a resounding voice vote, marking a significant stride toward modernising the country’s legal framework.
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