India Ditches Colonial-Era Laws for New Legal System

India overhauled its criminal justice system on Monday, replacing British colonial-era laws with new legislation, Reuters reported.

Prime Minister Modi’s government hailed the change as a move towards a more just system, but critics worry it could create confusion.

The new laws aim to streamline procedures and address issues like the sedition law, used against freedom fighters under British rule. The opposition fears the changes may disrupt the system and have called for a more thorough review. Experts say reform needs to extend beyond legal codes to include police and judicial improvements.