The Madras High Court has praised the new criminal laws, saying they’ve made India’s criminal process more victim-centric, citizen-responsive, and justice-oriented. Justice L Victoria Gowri noted that these laws mark a significant shift from colonial-era procedures, emphasizing timeliness, transparency, and accountability

[26/12, 07:45] Sekarreporter: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/new-criminal-laws-citizen-centric-transformed-criminal-jurisprudence-hc/articleshow/126166104.cms
[26/12, 07:46] Sekarreporter: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/madurai/new-criminal-laws-citizen-centric-transformed-criminal-jurisprudence-hc/articleshow/126166104.cms
[26/12, 07:46] Meta AI: The Madras High Court has praised the new criminal laws, saying they’ve made India’s criminal process more victim-centric, citizen-responsive, and justice-oriented. Justice L Victoria Gowri noted that these laws mark a significant shift from colonial-era procedures, emphasizing timeliness, transparency, and accountability. The court directed the Sivaganga police to file a final report in a murder case within a month, highlighting the importance of adhering to statutory timelines. ¹ ² ³

The new laws, including the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), aim to transform India’s criminal jurisprudence. They introduce strict timelines for investigations, with Section 193(2) of BNSS requiring investigations to be completed within 90 days for serious offences and 60 days for others.

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