New criminal justice laws signify watershed moment for our society, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud
The Hindu
India's Chief Justice highlights the upcoming overhaul of the criminal justice system with new laws.
Hailing the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for society, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on April 20 said India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system.
Speaking at a conference in New Delhi on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System', he said the new laws would be successful if those, who are in charge of implementing them, adapt to them.
These new laws have transitioned India's legal framework on criminal justice into a new age, the CJI said.
He also said much-needed improvements have been introduced to protect the interests of victims and carry out investigation and prosecution of offences efficiently.
"India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system with the upcoming implementation of three new criminal laws... These laws signify a watershed moment for our society because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like the criminal law.
"India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system with the upcoming implementation of three new criminal laws...These laws signify a watershed moment for our society because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like the criminal law," he said.
"The enactment of these laws by Parliament is a clear indication that India is changing and on the move, and needs new legal instruments to deal with the current challenges," the CJI said.
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