Guwahati, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has said that the three new criminal laws, which replace British-era laws, have been implemented with a more humane approach, marking a significant change from the previous rules.
He made the remarks during a two-day conference titled 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' organized by the Department of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Law and Justice here on Sunday.
Three new criminal laws will come into force across the country from July 1.
Kataria, in his concluding speech, said the insights and lessons of the conference will have a significant impact on the effective implementation of the new laws, an official release said.
He said, “These laws represent a major change from the earlier colonial laws that instilled pride in every Indian by removing the vestiges of the colonial legacy not only in Assam but across the region.,
The Governor highlighted the humanitarian nature of these laws by mentioning specific provisions related to hit-and-run cases, crimes against women and abolition of sedition laws.
Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, commented that the new laws are a progressive step in modernizing the country's legal system. He said their effectiveness will be assessed over time, and any necessary improvements can be made.
Gauhati High Court judge Justice Manas Ranjan Pathak stressed the need to educate the general public and train those involved in implementing the new laws.
Justice (Retd) Mir Alfaz Ali, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, said that successful implementation of these laws, in the interest of the common man, requires a change in the mindset of those enforcing them.They must understand the philosophy and spirit of the new laws, he said, which transition from a colonial to a nationalist and citizen-centric approach.
Three technical sessions were held on the concluding day, each dedicated to one about the new laws.
The first session focused on the key elements of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS), highlighting the shift within the legal framework from a punitive approach ('Danda') to a justice-oriented approach ('Nyaya').
The second session explored the procedural changes introduced by the Indian Civil Defense Code 2023 (BNSS) and their practical implications for the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.
The third session examined the Indian Evidence Act (BSA) 2023, which modernizes evidence law by including provisions on artificial intelligence and data security, recognizing electronic and digital records.
He made the remarks during a two-day conference titled 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' organized by the Department of Legal Affairs of the Ministry of Law and Justice here on Sunday.
Three new criminal laws will come into force across the country from July 1.
Kataria, in his concluding speech, said the insights and lessons of the conference will have a significant impact on the effective implementation of the new laws, an official release said.
He said, “These laws represent a major change from the earlier colonial laws that instilled pride in every Indian by removing the vestiges of the colonial legacy not only in Assam but across the region.,
The Governor highlighted the humanitarian nature of these laws by mentioning specific provisions related to hit-and-run cases, crimes against women and abolition of sedition laws.
Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, Justice Vijay Bishnoi, commented that the new laws are a progressive step in modernizing the country's legal system. He said their effectiveness will be assessed over time, and any necessary improvements can be made.
Gauhati High Court judge Justice Manas Ranjan Pathak stressed the need to educate the general public and train those involved in implementing the new laws.
Justice (Retd) Mir Alfaz Ali, Vice-Chancellor, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam, said that successful implementation of these laws, in the interest of the common man, requires a change in the mindset of those enforcing them.They must understand the philosophy and spirit of the new laws, he said, which transition from a colonial to a nationalist and citizen-centric approach.
Three technical sessions were held on the concluding day, each dedicated to one about the new laws.
The first session focused on the key elements of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS), highlighting the shift within the legal framework from a punitive approach ('Danda') to a justice-oriented approach ('Nyaya').
The second session explored the procedural changes introduced by the Indian Civil Defense Code 2023 (BNSS) and their practical implications for the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.
The third session examined the Indian Evidence Act (BSA) 2023, which modernizes evidence law by including provisions on artificial intelligence and data security, recognizing electronic and digital records.
