The Lok Sabha passed three crucial criminal code bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill during its session on Wednesday. Despite the ongoing uproar and protests concerning the breach of Parliament security, these bills managed to gain approval while more than 95 Opposition MPs remained suspended from participating in the Lower House proceedings.

The passing of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita marks a significant transition as it is set to replace the archaic Indian Penal Code of 1860. Similarly, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita is poised to replace the dated Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1973, while the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill is slated to supplant the Indian Evidence Act of 1872.

This legislative move, though controversial due to the absence of numerous Opposition voices, underscores a pivotal shift in the country's legal framework. The replacement of these antiquated laws aims to modernize and streamline the judicial system, potentially bringing about substantial changes in the Indian legal landscape.

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