Srinagar, Sept. 10 -- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the new criminal laws reflect India's collective vision of justice, marking a shift from colonial-era frameworks toward a legal system focused on accessibility, victim rights, timely justice, and societal needs.

Addressing the gathering at a formal exhibition on India's new criminal laws, Sinha traced the origins of the new legal framework and its intended impact on justice delivery.

"The country has taken a significant step forward by replacing colonial-era criminal laws," Sinha said. According to him, these reforms reflect a shift in approach, from punishment to one that centres the rights and needs of victims. He noted that the laws prioritise vulnerabl...