Tech, Timeline, Trust: Amit Shah Unveils Formula for Faster Justice
What Happened
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the three new criminal laws, which replaced the colonial-era IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act, are built on three pillars: Technology, Timeline and Trust. Speaking in Puducherry on 9 August 2026, he said the reforms aim to make investigations and judicial processes faster, more transparent and citizen-centric.
Key Takeaways
The government believes greater use of digital tools and legally defined timelines can reduce delays in criminal cases and improve public confidence in the justice system.