We consulted with all before deciding to implement new criminal laws from July 1: Arjun Ram Meghwal
Union Minister of State for Law and Justice (Independent Charge) Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday said the new criminal laws will be introduced from July 1, dismissing opposition allegations of not being consulted before the decision was made. Meghwal said the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Evidence Act will be replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Act.
He added that necessary training programmes and infrastructure development for implementing the new laws are already underway.
«The three new laws will be implemented from July 1 for providing timely, speedy, and error-free justice,» Meghwal said during the inaugural session of 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' held here on Sunday.
Meghwal addressed allegations of inadequate consultation, saying, «Some people claim they were not consulted. This is untrue. The demand for change of colonial laws has been long-standing, and the process began long ago.»
The minister explained that although suggestions were sought from all states, only 18 states and six Union Territories responded. «Even the Chief Justice of India, chief justices of 16 high courts, five law academies, and 22 law universities provided their suggestions,» he said.
«We contacted all MPs, but only 142, including members from both houses, responded. Suggestions were also requested from all MLAs nationwide, with only 270 responding. We consulted widely, but not everyone provided
