In the recent winter session of Parliament, President Draupadi Murmu granted approval to three significant criminal laws. The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced plans to officially notify these laws, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Kanun (BSK), before January 26. Once officially implemented, these laws will replace age-old British-era legislations, including the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC), and Indian Evidence Act, marking a historic transformation.

The government asserts that the new laws aim to expedite the resolution of pending cases within three years of implementation. To achieve this, police officers will be required to present digital evidence and essential documents within 90 days of the laws taking effect, with a focus on forensic evidence. The Home Ministry plans to equip police and enforcement agencies with 900 Forensic Science Labs (FSL) vans.

According to official sources, the Home Ministry is fully prepared to issue the notification and will subsequently launch a comprehensive training program for police officers, investigators, and forensic professionals. The training will focus on ensuring the effective implementation of the new laws, emphasizing evidence-based investigations in criminal cases.

The ministry intends to appoint over 3,000 officials from various fields for a 'Trainer-Training' program, seeking expertise from the judiciary for legal amendments.

During the winter session of Parliament, three bills, were passed in the Lok Sabha on December 21. Approval from the Rajya Sabha followed on December 22, and within 72 hours, on December 25, President Draupadi Murmu gave her consent. This swift process brought the three new laws into effect, replacing the long-standing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.PC), and Indian Evidence Act.