Modi Hails Passage of Laws Modernizing Justice System, Enhancing Protection, and Cracking Down on Crime
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PM Modi said the passage of 3 criminal law bills is a "watershed moment" in India's history, starting a new era centered on public service and welfare.
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The bills bring India's legal, policing and investigative systems into the modern era with a focus on technology and forensic science.
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The bills provide enhanced protection for poor, marginalized and vulnerable groups.
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The bills crack down on organized crime, terrorism and outdated sedition laws.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the passage reflects the government working to make new laws by abolishing obsolete ones.