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New Criminal Laws | Experts say big states will need 1.5 years to implement Acts as legal overhaul needed
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Former Special Director of Intelligence Bureau, Yashovardhan Azad, emphasised the enormity of this legal transition, stating, "A new criminal law framework is a huge transformation." With a staggering 4.5 crore cases currently pending in Indian courts, the implementation process is expected to be intricate and time-consuming, requiring comprehensive changes at the district level."
India is on the brink of a massive legal transformation with the recent passage of new criminal bills, signaling a paradigm shift in punishment and procedural provisions. However, the road to implementation is fraught with challenges.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Former Special Director of Intelligence Bureau, Yashovardhan Azad, emphasised the enormity of this legal transition, stating, "A new criminal law framework is a huge transformation." With a staggering 4.5 crore cases currently pending in Indian courts, the implementation process is expected to be intricate and time-consuming, requiring comprehensive changes at the district level."
Azad underlined the importance of interpretation when custody is taken, whether police or judicial. He expressed concerns over the practicality of the new laws, stating, "Lot of questions need to be brought to the fore regarding implementation."
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Azad estimated that major states like Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh would require a substantial 1.5 years for the new laws to be effectively implemented.
Bharat Chugh, an advocate, shed light on the complexity of the legal landscape, noting, "Over 1,000 sections cumulatively exist in IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act." He emphasised that the restructuring of sections, rather than mere amendments, necessitates extensive training for all stakeholders, including judges, judicial officers, investigating officers, prosecutors, legal aid lawyers, IPS officers, IAS officers, and court staff.
Chugh highlighted the need for a holistic approach to training, bringing together various stakeholders. He stressed the necessity of comprehensive training programs spanning at least a year to educate and inform all relevant parties about the intricacies of the new laws.
"A period of at least a year needed for training programs for all stakeholders to inform them about the new laws."
Watch the accompanying video for the full interview
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