In a step towards modernizing the Indian legal framework, Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said the central government is vigorously undertaking the revision of key colonial-era legislations, including the Indian Penal Code 1860, Criminal Procedure Code 1898, and Indian Evidence Act 1872.
Meghwal was addressing the Ministers, MLAs, officials and legal fraternity while paying a courtesy call on Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. The Haryana CM provided insights into various state government schemes and initiatives.
The Union Law Minister said that the process of removing archaic terminology and concepts deeply entrenched in these statutes was a formidable task. After extensive analysis, it was found that these laws are related to the Irish system and it is necessary to adapt them to today's situation.