Implementation of new laws will ensure justice, equality & removal of colonial structure: LG Sinha

Srinagar, July 01: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that implementation of new laws will remove the colonial structure and ensures justice and equality for all. He made these remarks while addressing implementation of New Criminal Laws at PHQ Auditorium Srinagar.

"The Constitution of India has always emphasized the principle of justice, impartiality, independence, and solidarity. Therefore, if we go into the details of these laws, we will clearly see that," he said according to KNS correspondent.

" I remember that in December 2023, when there was a discussion on the laws of the country, many members raised questions on the necessity of this law.

At that time, the Home Minister of India said that the British had made this law to keep their rule. That is, its main purpose was to govern the enslaved people so that the British could remain safe in this country. I have read the proceedings of the Constitutional Assembly," he also said while addressing the gathering.

"On June 3, 1949, when the founder of the country, the Constitutional Assembly, was discussing the Constitution of India. At that time, Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava said that when we are creating a new constitution for this country, then we should make such an arrangement that justice can be served in all matters for the common people," he also said.

Professor Sibbanlal Sharma said to another person that the current justice system, which was created by the British, should be changed immediately and nd such a justice system should be established in its place so that people can get justice, he further said.

Giving more details about the discussion during the framing of constitution in past, LG Sinha said: Another member of the Constitutional Assembly, Dr. P.K. Singh, said that India should not be controlled by the British. (Because they had adopted the rule of suppression for governance."

LG Sinha said that the process of change took a long time and after seven decades, finally, the Constitution was able to be implemented in the laws that govern the criminal justice system. " And we all became witnesses to it. This was our dream. The Indian Constitution has replaced the IPC of 1860 today. Its focus is on restorative justice and the rights of victims. This law does not just focus on punishment, but also focuses on rehabilitation and reunification in society,." he further said.

He also said that purpose of news laws is to address the root causes of crime and to improve the criminals " it is also an opportunity to make a positive contribution to society.," he said.