Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws

New Delhi 

On Monday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level review meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in Delhi, focusing on the implementation of three new criminal laws. Among those present were Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, and Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.

The three laws under discussion are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. These laws were introduced to replace outdated colonial-era laws and to reform the judicial system with an emphasis on justice over punishment. The overarching theme of this initiative is Secure Society, Developed India- From Punishment to Justice.

On May 4, Rekha Gupta had launched the MedLEaPR (Medico-Legal Examination and Postmortem Reporting) system in Delhi. Gupta stated that this system is part of the effort to modernize India's criminal justice process, improving its efficiency and credibility. She explained that the introduction of MedLEaPR aims to address delays, loopholes, and doubts in the justice system by enhancing coordination and reducing manual errors.

The MedLEaPR system uses digital tools for medico-legal testing and postmortem documentation, ensuring greater accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in criminal justice processes. This initiative aligns with the new laws and is expected to bring about significant improvements in the way justice is delivered in India.