Arshdeep Singh, BBA LLB, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Saloni Sharma, Advocate
Introduction
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023 defines crimes and prescribes punishments for them. It also includes provisions for the protection of victims of crime and for the speedy trial of cases. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023 deals with the procedures for investigation and trial of criminal cases. It also includes provisions for the protection of witnesses and for the speedy disposal of cases. The Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 deals with the admissibility of evidence in criminal trials.
The three bills have been referred to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs for scrutiny and recommendations. The Committee is expected to submit its report within three months. The introduction of these bills is a significant step towards the modernization of India's criminal justice system. The bills aim to address the challenges faced by the system, such as delays in trials, low conviction rates, and lack of protection for victims. The bills also seek to make the system more responsive to the needs of the people and to ensure that justice is delivered fairly and expeditiously. The three bills have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have welcomed the move to replace the colonial-era laws, while others have expressed concerns about the potential impact of the changes. The Parliamentary Standing Committee will have to carefully consider all of these concerns before making its recommendations.
The introduction of these bills is a major development in India's criminal justice system. It remains to be seen how the bills will be implemented and what impact they will have. However, the bills represent a commitment by the government to reform the system and to ensure that justice is delivered to all.
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