Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, has promised that new legislation would soon replace the old colonial-era rules of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act.
On Friday, he visited the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad to evaluate the passing-out parade of the 75th batch of Indian Police Service (IPS) probationers.
Shah underlined the government’s resolve to modernize and adapt the legal system to current demands, indicating India’s entry into a new age marked by confidence and optimism. He said that the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs is now reviewing three new laws that are likely to be enacted soon.
The Home Minister emphasized that these new rules are intended to preserve people’s rights while also ensuring that the legal system is in line with modern society expectations and values. This legislative change deviates from legislation passed during the British colonial era.
In his speech, Shah praised the rising number of female IPS cadets and acknowledged that the country is making strides in women-led development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership.
A total of 175 officer trainees marched at SVPNPA, including 155 IPS officer trainees and 20 international officer trainees. Notably, 32 of the IPS officer trainees were female, demonstrating the increased participation of women in law enforcement. In addition, foreign officer trainees from Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, and Mauritius attended the event.
The proposed new legislation is an important move forward in India’s legal reform, eliminating antiquated colonial laws and harmonizing the legal system with current norms and expectations.
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