Former Supreme Court Judge Navin Sinha advocated for comprehensive criminal law reforms to address and reduce crime effectively. He emphasized the need for modernization in the legal framework to ensure swift justice and enhanced law enforcement. Sinha highlighted the importance of balancing stringent laws with human rights protections.
New Delhi: Former Supreme Court Justice Navin Sinha expressed optimism about the new criminal laws passed by Parliament, stating that they will be an effective means of addressing crime. However, he emphasized the critical importance of implementing robust training programs for judges and police officers to ensure the successful implementation of these new measures.
Justice (retired) Sinha made these remarks during the launch of “End of Colonial Laws – From Vision to Action,” a book authored by Supreme Court lawyer Ashwani Kumar Dubey.
The former judge highlighted,
“Society’s recognition of evolving times and the necessity for corresponding legal adaptations. He emphasized that laws represent societal standards aimed at preserving law, order, and discipline within the community.”
Justice Sinha observed,
“Lawmakers have acknowledged the inadequacy of current laws in addressing the evolving facets of society. He proposed that the enactment of new laws would effectively combat crime. Emphasizing the significance of training in enforcing these laws, he stressed the imperative for both judges and police officers to undergo adequate training.”
According to BJP general secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya, the Modi government has repealed “black laws” from the British era and introduced three new laws to provide faster and more accessible justice to the people.
Additionally, National Green Tribunal judge Justice Sudhir Agarwal stated that the new laws will expedite the justice delivery process.
According to Justice Sudhir Agarwal,
“A judge at the National Green Tribunal, the implementation of new laws will accelerate the dispensation of justice. He remarked on the staggering number of pending cases across the nation’s courts, stating that the introduction of new laws will expedite the delivery of justice.”
Renowned journalist Alok Mehta, the former President of the Editors Guild of India, praised the book for providing authentic information about India’s ancient justice system.
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The book’s launch event also attended by notable legal figures, including former Supreme Court Bar Association President Adish Aggarwala, senior advocate Rakesh Khanna, Dean of the School of Law at Bennett University Pradeep Kulshrestha, and former Secretary of the Supreme Court Bar Association Rohit Pandey.
The Indian government enacted three new laws the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Act to overhaul the country’s criminal justice system. These laws set to come into effect on July 1, following their approval by Parliament on December 21 last year and the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on December 25.