**Amit Shah Highlights Timely Justice Under New Criminal Laws**
_Chandigarh:_ Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced that under the new criminal laws, any First Information Report (FIR) registered in 2026 will be fully resolved within three years. This initiative aims to ensure timely justice for all citizens.
Addressing a gathering in Kurukshetra after inaugurating an exhibition on the three new criminal laws, Shah, who was in Haryana to chair multiple events, emphasized that the previous criminal laws were enacted by the British primarily to maintain their rule rather than to safeguard the welfare of the Indian people.
Acknowledging concerns about the practical outcomes of these reforms, he highlighted a recent case where a murder convict was tried, sentenced, and imprisoned within just 112 days under the new system. Earlier, those unable to afford bail often languished in jail for years.
Under the new law, jail authorities are now mandated to file an application for remission of sentence once a prisoner has served one-third of their term, he said. Shah further stated that under the old legal system, justice was served in only 40% of cases; however, following the implementation of the new criminal laws, this rate has increased to 80%.
The police are now focusing on gathering evidence, which has doubled the rate of justice, according to the minister. He also noted that the new laws have digitally integrated all key components of the criminal justice system — including the police, prisons, judiciary, prosecution, and forensic departments — to ensure faster and more transparent outcomes.
Dedicated legal provisions have been introduced for the protection of women and children. Additionally, videography of all legal proceedings has been made mandatory, and forensic investigation is now compulsory for crimes carrying a sentence of more than seven years.
These reforms mark a significant step toward a more efficient and just criminal justice system in India.
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