Three British-Era Laws Replaced To Promote Speedy Justice: Amit Shah

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Yesterday, On 29th June, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the replacement of three outdated British-era laws with new legislation aimed at ensuring quicker and more efficient justice delivery. The move is part of a broader initiative to modernize the legal system and improve the overall speed and effectiveness of the judiciary.

Panchkula: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Saturday that three British-era laws, which have been governing the Indian judicial system, have been replaced to facilitate the concept of delivering speedy justice.

Speaking at the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing event between the Haryana government and the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar, held in Panchkula to establish a centre of excellence in Haryana, Shah highlighted the collaborative efforts to enhance the state’s criminal justice system with a scientific approach.

Amit Shah emphasized,

“In collaboration with NFSU, significant strides have been made to provide a scientific foundation to Haryana’s criminal justice system. The outdated British-era laws have been revised with a focus on speedy justice and equal justice for all. As part of these reforms, it is now mandatory for forensic teams to visit crime scenes involving offences with sentences of seven years or more. This will increase the demand for forensic experts across the country, a need that NFSU will help fulfil.”

This initiative aimed at modernizing the judicial process and ensuring faster and more accurate justice delivery, marking a significant step forward in India’s legal system.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized the necessity of developing human resources to implement the newly reformed criminal laws. He highlighted that this need propelled the advancement of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) alongside the formulation of these new laws.

During his address, Shah noted,

“To effectively implement these new criminal laws, we need to create specialized human resources. This was the driving force behind advancing the National Forensic Science University, even as these new laws were being framed.”

He further mentioned that NFSU has already established campuses in nine states, with plans to extend its presence to 16 states across the country.

Shah stated,

“This expansion will generate trained manpower, expedite crime-solving processes, and improve the conviction rate,”

He also stressed the significant benefits of having trained personnel at the grassroots level for the effective implementation of the new laws.

Shah explained,

“Establishing a university, a laboratory, and a training institute on the same campus simplifies the learning process for both instructors and trainees,”

Shah added,

“If a training institute is planned here, the Government of India will ensure excellent training arrangements in forensic science at its own expense. The Forensic Science University not only educates students and prepares skilled manpower but also strengthens the forensic infrastructure,”

He concluded,

“This initiative will assist Police Sub Inspectors (PSIs), Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and judges from Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir,”

Amit Shah’s announcement reflects a pivotal moment in India’s legal history, signalling a move away from colonial-era regulations towards a more modern, effective, and just legal system. The collaboration with NFSU and the focus on creating skilled human resources underscore the government’s commitment to delivering speedy justice and improving the overall functioning of the judiciary.