Arunachal CM Hails New Criminal Laws as Landmark in Judicial Reforms

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu dubbed Monday's enactment of new criminal laws a 'watershed' in India's judicial history. The laws replace colonial-era regulations, aiming to simplify FIR registration and better handle crimes against women. Officials will be trained in their application in both English and Hindi.

In a significant development on Monday, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu labeled the enactment of new criminal laws as a 'watershed' moment in India's judicial history. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) have replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act, respectively.

'A watershed moment in India's judicial history as Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam come into force today, replacing the British-era IPC, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act,' Khandu posted on X.

The Chief Minister described the new laws as a visionary step toward ensuring political, economic, and social justice for all, emphasizing the streamlined process for FIR registration and improved measures for addressing crimes against women. He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for spearheading this comprehensive reform in the country's criminal justice system. Arunachal Pradesh will implement the laws in both English and Hindi to cater to the diverse linguistic demographics of the state, with training sessions already underway for officials.

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