Indira Jaising urges a delay in implementing new criminal laws, concerned about their impact on access to justice and citizens’ rights. The laws replace longstanding ones, raise ambiguity over retrospective application, and compound judicial backlog. They diverge from Supreme Court precedents, potentially compromising liberties. Jaising calls for thorough debate and assessment by stakeholders before implementation.
The Law Minister, Arjun Ram Meghwal, emphasized the government’s commitment to implementing the ‘One Nation, One Poll’ and a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to streamline elections and establish common laws for all citizens. He also approved the National Litigation Policy to reduce case backlog, aligning with the government’s focus on ease of living and governance efficiency.
On Tuesday(11th June),The Union Law Ministry, under Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, has finalized the National Litigation Policy to expedite case resolution and improve the legal system. The policy aims to address pending cases, enhance arbitration, and reduce legal costs. Meghwal also highlighted the imminent enforcement of three new criminal laws and emphasized the importance of incorporating new technologies in the legal system.
