'VICTIM-CENTRIC, SPEEDY TRIAL': HOME MINISTER AMIT SHAH SAYS AS NEW CRIMINAL LAWS KICK IN
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that the three criminal laws, which have come into effect today, are victim-centric to ensure a speedy trial. He said that the criminal justice system of the country is set to become completely 'Swadeshi' after 77 years of independence.
Speaking on the three criminal laws, Shah said that the system will function according to Indian ethos, and these laws were contemplated after 75 years. He further stated that colonial laws have been scrapped and laws made in the Indian Parliament are being brought into practice.
"First of all, I would like to congratulate the people of the country that about 77 years after independence, our criminal justice system is becoming completely 'Swadeshi'. This will function on Indian ethos. After 75 years, these laws were contemplated upon and when these laws are in effect from today, colonial laws have been scrapped and laws made in the Indian Parliament are being brought into practice. Instead of 'Dand', it is now 'Nyay'. Instead of delay, there will be speedy trial and speedy justice. Earlier, only the rights of the Police were protected but now, vicitms' and complainants' rights will be protected too," the Union Home Minister said.