Amit Shah hails new criminal laws as major reform
Starting July 1, 2024, India is rolling out three new laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—to replace old colonial-era rules.
Home Minister Amit Shah called it "the biggest reform since independence," aiming to make the justice system more modern and fair.
Key changes under new laws
These changes mean you can file FIRs online or at any police station, serious cases will need forensic proof, and key steps like searches will be recorded on video.
Trials for people who skip court can happen in their absence after 90 days. Plus, there are strict deadlines so cases don't drag on for years.
The focus is shifting toward protecting citizens' rights and making justice faster and more accessible for everyone.