Hyderabad: Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveiled a momentous legislative agenda on Friday, revealing that three groundbreaking bills, slated to replace the archaic Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Evidence Act, are poised for swift approval in the Indian Parliament. Shah's declaration came as he reiterated the government's steadfast commitment, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to adopt a resolute zero-tolerance stance against terrorism.
Addressing an audience gathered at the Passing Out parade of IPS probationers hosted at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Shah emphasized the imperative need to shift from a mere zero-tolerance policy towards a comprehensive zero-tolerance strategy backed by decisive action. He noted that India was shedding the legal vestiges of British colonial rule and stepping into a new era characterized by renewed confidence and fresh aspirations.
"The three foundational laws established around 1850 during the British colonial era, which have long governed our criminal justice system - the CrPC, IPC, and Evidence Act - have undergone a substantial transformation. The government has introduced three novel legislations, which are presently under the scrutiny of the Parliamentary committee within the Home Ministry. These laws are on the brink of parliamentary approval," Shah asserted.
He outlined that the upcoming criminal justice system would pivot on the tenets of these new laws. In contrast to the original laws designed to safeguard the interests of the British administration, the modernized legal framework is oriented towards safeguarding the rights of the people and quelling any opposition to the rightful assertion of those rights.
Shah expressed his belief that the batch of probationers graduating on that day was particularly fortunate as they embark on the pivotal mission of administering the country's internal security under the auspices of the new legal framework. He also emphasized that the primary responsibility for implementing these groundbreaking laws at the grassroots level rested with the graduating probationers.
The fresh legal provisions encompass novel interpretations concerning terrorism, organized crime, and include various measures aimed at dismantling international criminal networks. Although significant progress has been made over the past decade in combating terrorism, left-wing extremism, and Naxalite violence, largely attributable to the unwavering dedication of the country's valiant police personnel, Shah underscored that formidable challenges still loomed on the horizon.
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