Congress Urges Deferral of New Criminal Laws Citing Lack of Debate and Suspensions

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh demanded a deferral of three new criminal laws set to take effect from July 1, claiming they were rushed through Parliament without adequate discussion. Ramesh and other political leaders have called for a comprehensive review by a reconstituted Standing Committee on Home Affairs before implementation.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday demanded a delay in the enforcement of three criminal laws scheduled to take effect from July 1, citing concerns over their hurried passage through Parliament. 'The Bills were bulldozed without proper debate and with many MPs suspended,' Ramesh stated in a post on X.

Ramesh highlighted that the President granted assent to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, on December 25, 2023. Ramesh argued that the implementation should be postponed for a thorough review by the reconstituted Standing Committee on Home Affairs, allowing for extensive consultations with legal experts and relevant stakeholders.

Joining the call for deferment, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the DMK also expressed concerns about the laws' expedited passage. The demand is for the policies to be scrutinized by the upcoming 18th Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha sessions.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)