New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday said legal reforms were essential for India's progress and called on state law commissions to identify outdated laws and recommend amendments or repeal wherever necessary.

Addressing the National Conference on "Co-operative Federalism and Law Reforms: National and State Perspectives" organised by the Law Commission of India at Vigyan Bhawan, Radhakrishnan said the replacement of three colonial-era criminal laws was a major step towards reforming the country's legal system.

He said the experience of these reforms could serve as a model for state law commissions to help state governments review outdated laws, promote liberty and improve governance.

The Vice President said ...