Our judicial system has developed a reputation for not delivering justice in a timely manner. However, I am confident in telling the people of Rajasthan that the three new criminal justice laws will ensure timely, accessible, and simple justice, highlighted Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made numerous changes aimed at improving the ease of living. Alongside the implementation of these laws, there will also be a significant transformation in the ease of justice. “Through these laws, our criminal justice system will operate inspired by justice rather than punishment,” Amit Shah asserted.
These reforms have been effectively implemented across the country, with the Ministry of Home Affairs providing assistance and follow-up guidance to all states. Hailing the BJP’s efforts to streamline the justice process, Amit Shah informed that any FIR filed after 2027 will be brought to justice in the Supreme Court within three years.
Highlighting the three new laws introduced by PM Modi, Shah explained, “These laws abolish 160-year-old statutes and will allow any FIR to be filed nationwide after 2027. It will take another two years for the entire system to be fully implemented. However, thanks to this legislation, any FIR filed after 2027 will be resolved in the Supreme Court within three years.”
The Union Home Minister also shared encouraging statistics regarding Rajasthan’s justice system. “In Rajasthan, the conviction rate was previously only 42%. After implementing the three new laws just one year ago, this rate has already risen to 60%. When these laws are fully implemented, we expect the conviction rate to reach up to 90%,” he said.
Amit Shah emphasized that these laws incorporate various scientific methods. To support this, the government has established the National Forensic Science University in 2020 for the smooth implementation of these laws. “By gradually opening affiliated colleges across the country, we are creating a new workforce of youth engaged in scientific work,” he added.
Among the new measures, terrorism, mob lynching, organized crime, and digital crime have been defined for the first time in our judicial system. The three laws also prescribe specific time limits at more than 29 points throughout the process. For example:
– Updates must be provided to victims within 90 days.
– A copy of the police report must be given to the victim within 14 days.
– The charge sheet must be filed within 60 to 90 days.
– The laws also allow for trials in absentia.
These reforms mark a significant step forward in making justice more accessible, efficient, and scientific across India.
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