Do the laws that replace IPC, CrPC and the Evidence Act work to enhance accountability of the state to the people? On the contrary, the new laws take away powers from the citizenry and aggrandise the power of the state, specifically of the police, that arm of the state meant to monopolise the use of force within the country.
Home Minister Amit Shah, in a Lok Sabha debate on three criminal law-related bills, took a jibe at the Congress, stating those with an "Italian mindset" wouldn t comprehend the bills foundation. Shah emphasized that the legislation aimed at replacing the IPC, CrPC, and Evidence Act reflects constitutional values.
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The panel, chaired by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Brijlal, began examining the three Bills last month, with Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla making a presentation on aspects of the proposed legislation.