India's Justice System Revolution: A New Dawn

The Union Home Ministry will showcase a transformative criminal law overhaul on the 77th Republic Day, emphasizing a technology-driven, citizen-focused justice system. This includes new laws replacing colonial-era codes, enhancing transparency and modernization. Key features involve digital evidence, biometric ID, virtual courts, and community services.

India's Justice System Revolution: A New Dawn
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The Union Home Ministry is set to present what it terms the 'boldest criminal law overhaul' in a century during the 77th Republic Day parade. An official statement on Saturday highlighted plans for a tableau that will focus on new, tech-driven, citizen-centered justice legislation.

Replacing outdated colonial-era laws, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam seek to introduce a modern legal framework. Central to the tableau is the depiction of these groundbreaking laws as books placed on top of the new Parliament building, symbolizing India's shift to a time-bound, citizen-centric justice system.

Emphasizing inclusivity, the exhibit will showcase provisions for digital evidence collection, biometric identification, and technology-enabled court processes. Community service as a reformative punishment and the role of female police officers in field operations will also be prominently displayed, underscoring a progressive and humane approach to justice.

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