Prime Minister Modi hailed the significant passing of three crucial Bills in the Rajya Sabha, terming it a pivotal moment for India. The Bills, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam Bill, and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, aim to replace age-old legislations like the Indian Penal Code (1860), Indian Evidence Act (1872), and Criminal Procedure Code (1973).

The Lok Sabha had previously approved these Bills amidst the absence of 97 suspended opposition MPs, demanding clarification from Union Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a recent security breach in parliament.

During the Rajya Sabha debate, predominantly ruling party MPs engaged in discussions alongside supportive members from other parties like BJD, YSRCP, and AIADMK. Modi, though absent, praised the Bills on social media, heralding a new chapter in India's legal system.

According to Modi, these Bills signify the end of colonial-era laws and embrace a fresh era focused on public welfare. He highlighted the emphasis on modernizing legal, policing, and investigative systems, aiming to safeguard marginalized communities while combatting organized crime and terrorism. Additionally, outdated sections on sedition have been bid farewell.

Shah, echoing Modi's sentiments, emphasized that these Bills intend to deliver justice rather than merely punish offenders. He stressed the Indian essence of these laws, asserting that for the first time, India's criminal justice system would be governed by domestically crafted legislation.

Despite claims from TDP MP Kanakamedala Ravindra Kumar about the retention of sedition-like provisions, BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani praised the nationalistic aspects of the reworded sections. Shah reiterated in the Rajya Sabha that the Bills eliminate sedition but enforce penalties for actions against the country's interests.

The opposition, however, criticized the Bills, alleging a lack of consultation, haste in their introduction, and resemblance to existing laws. Congress MP P. Chidambaram accused the government of 'copy-pasting' colonial laws, expressing disappointment in the missed opportunity to revamp these legislations.

Nevertheless, with the Rajya Sabha's passage, these Bills set the stage for a substantial legal overhaul, significantly impacting India's judicial landscape."

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