Historic Criminal Law Overhaul in India: Uttarakhand CM Welcomes Move

Uttarakhand CM, Pushkar Singh Dhami, welcomes the implementation of new criminal laws in India, marking a historic move away from British-era regulations. He believes the new laws will simplify police work and ensure human rights and equality. However, Congress leader Harish Rawat criticizes the hurried implementation.

In a significant shift, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded the introduction of new criminal laws in India, describing it as the end of outdated British-era regulations. 'It is a historic day,' Dhami told reporters, emphasizing that the move simplifies complex old laws, empowers the police, and ensures citizens' rights.

Dhami commented during a programme at the police headquarters marking the rollout of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replace the Indian Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code.

However, the new laws have also sparked criticism. Congress leader and former CM Harish Rawat argued that their rapid implementation bypassed necessary debate, warning of potential repercussions from such hasty decisions.

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