New Criminal Laws in India: A Step Towards Higher Convictions

Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh and other officials discuss new criminal laws which came into effect recently, with an aim to increase conviction rates by emphasizing scientific techniques and evidence collection. The laws have sparked debate among political parties, with the ruling BJP defending them and opposition expressing concerns.

In a significant legal shift, new criminal laws came into effect in India on Monday, aimed at bolstering conviction rates.

Jharkhand DGP Ajay Kumar Singh highlighted the importance of scientific techniques and methodical evidence collection under the new legal framework. 'Now, criminals will not get relief on the pretext of lack of evidence,' said Singh, emphasizing the impact on conviction rates.

However, the implementation has faced criticism. Jharkhand Congress President Rajesh Thakur criticized the central government's approach, stating, 'The central government forcibly passed the laws in Parliament after suspending 146 MPs.' Opposition parties and social organizations argue these laws were enacted without sufficient discussion, raising concerns about increasing police arbitrariness.