Congress Slams 'Bulldozer Justice' as New Criminal Laws Spark Outrage

Congress criticizes the government's enactment of three new criminal laws, accusing it of bypassing parliamentary procedures. The laws, replacing British-era regulations, have drawn strong reactions from opposition leaders who claim they were passed without adequate debate. The changes aim to address modern crimes but have stirred significant controversy.

In a fiery outburst, Congress on Monday accused the government of hastily pushing through three new criminal laws in Parliament after suspending 146 MPs. The opposition contends this forced passage violates democratic norms, labeling it 'bulldozer justice'.

The freshly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replace colonial-era laws. Despite aiming to tackle modern-day crimes, critics argue that the laws were passed without adequate debate. Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge and other key opposition figures hit out at the government's approach.

Voicing concern, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh and Senior Leader P Chidambaram criticized what they term as a 'cut, copy, paste job', claiming the new laws introduce confusion in the criminal justice system. Chidambaram warned that these laws would face numerous legal challenges, leaving the system in disarray.

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