New Criminal Laws Aim At Justice, Not Punishment: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the three new criminal laws on Sunday, emphasizing their focus on justice rather than punishment. Speaking at the inauguration of e-evidence, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti, and e-Summon Systems in Chandigarh, Shah highlighted the significant reforms under the Modi government, stating that the implementation of these laws will be considered the most significant reform in the last decade.

Shah criticized the outdated criminal justice system inherited from colonial times and proudly noted that the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) were created by India’s elected representatives. He asserted that these laws are designed to deliver justice, not punishment, and are thus better described as a “justice code” rather than a penal code.

Shah also projected that, once fully implemented, India will have the world’s most modern and technologically advanced criminal justice system, with the Home Ministry providing necessary training and skill-building.

Earlier in the day, Shah took a swipe at the opposition INDIA bloc, predicting that they would remain in opposition in the 2029 elections. He expressed confidence in the NDA’s continued success under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, while criticizing the opposition for attempting to create instability and urging them to learn effective opposition practices.