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flag India's new criminal laws, launched July 1, 2024, aim for faster justice by 2026 with digital reforms and faster trials.

flag Union Home Minister Amit Shah hailed the July 1, 2024, rollout of three new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—as the most significant legal reform of the 21st century, replacing colonial-era statutes. flag Speaking in Haryana, he said the laws aim to deliver justice within three years on average by 2026, citing early data showing faster chargesheet filings and rising conviction rates, especially in Haryana. flag Shah emphasized digital integration across police, courts, and prosecution systems, mandatory forensic exams, E-FIRs, and trial in absentia for serious crimes, all under Prime Minister Modi’s “citizen first, dignity first, justice first” vision.

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