While discussing the three new criminal law bills in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said according to the proposed laws, there will be a provision for the death penalty for the crime of mob lynching.
Read More: Asia feels sting of India’s onion export ban
The new bills aim to revamp the criminal justice system in the country with a focus on “justice” instead of “punishment” according to the Centre.
Read More: This Sector Will Hire More For Gig Workers In 2024: Decoding Jobs 2024 Report
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 were first introduced in Parliament during the Monsoon Session. Shah tabled the amended versions of the bills during the Winter Session.
Read More: RBI grants payment aggregator licenses to Razorpay, Cashfree, Open Money and others
Shah also said the proposed laws will bring a system to strengthen police accountability. Details about arrested individuals must now be recorded at every police station, and a designated police officer will be responsible for maintaining these records, Shah added.
