India is set for a significant overhaul of criminal justice system: CJI

“I think that the enactment of three new criminal laws by the Parliament is a clear indicator that India is changing. India is on a move, and we do need new legal instruments to deal with the current challenges that we envisage for the future of our society…These laws signify a watershed moment for our society because no law affects the day-to-day conduct of our society like the criminal law," CJI Chandrachud said while addressing a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System' in the national capital.

He added,"India is set for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system with the upcoming implementation of three new criminal laws.”

According to Chandrachud, the new laws would be successful if those in charge of implementing them, adapt to them. He further stated that the “much-needed improvements” have been introduced to “protect the interests of victims and carry out investigation and prosecution of offences efficiently”.