Attorney General (AG) Venkataramani while referring to the new criminal laws in India stated that it was the biggest criminal law reform undertaken by the country.
“It needs to be mentioned here that India has undertaken one of the biggest criminal law reforms in its history by enacting three major legislations, which addresses important concerns in the administration of criminal justice including expeditious disposal of cases,” said the AG.
The Attorney General further highlighted the enactment of a Constitutional Amendment in 2023, which mandates reservation of one-thirds of seats for women in the parliament.
“Thirty-two years of similar constitutional provision for women’s participation in local governance bodies, has enhanced their role in being equal partners in public life,” said the AG.
The AG added that discrimination, inequality and injustice still persist and new threats continue to emerge, but that these challenges only strengthens India’s resolve and her commitment to realise the dreams of the founding members of India’s Constitution of liberty, equality and fraternity.
Source: Barandbench
