Three New Criminal Laws to Replace Colonial-era Codes
Bengaluru: The Press
Information Bureau (PIB), Bengaluru, hosted a Vartalap (media interaction) on
Tuesday focused on the introduction of Three New Criminal Laws aimed at
enhancing victim-centric justice and expediting legal proceedings.
Scheduled to
take effect from July 1, 2024, these new laws will replace the colonial-era
Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), Indian Penal Code (IPC), and Indian Evidence
Act with Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS),
and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) respectively. The event aimed to educate
media personnel about these legislative changes and their implications for the
justice system.
S.S.G.
Raveendra, Additional Director General of PIB, Bengaluru, welcomed the
attendees and highlighted the significance of the Vartalap in disseminating
accurate information to the public. He highlightedthe role of the legal
fraternity in ensuring clarity and understanding of the new laws among
citizens.
Venkata
Sudarshan, Retired Principal District and Sessions Judge, provided insights
into Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita-2023 and Bhartiya Sakshya Adhiniyam-2023, elucidating
the key amendments and their impact on judicial procedures. He praised the new
laws for their potential to simplify legal processes and deliver swift justice
to the common man.
Shailaja
Krishna Nayak, Public Prosecutor, Prosecutions and Government Litigations,
Government of Karnataka, discussed the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS),
highlighting provisions aimed at ensuring time-bound investigations and
recognizing digital records as primary evidence. She underscored the
transformative impact of these laws on India's criminal justice system, moving
away from colonial-era practices towards more efficient and transparent
governance.
The Vartalap
concluded with interactive discussions and a question-answer session, during
which media representatives appreciated the informative sessions and expressed
confidence in their ability to report accurately on the legislative changes.