New criminal laws will bring in ease of living with citizenry: Union Minister Meghwal

Arjun Ram Meghwal, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Law & Justice and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs presented the President’s Police Medal (PPM) for distinguished service and Indian Police Medal (IPM) for meritorious service to 39 CBI officers and officials.

Speaking on the occasion, Meghwal congratulated the medal winners and their families, as he stated that it was a proud moment for everyone to have reconised their service rendered to the nation. He said this also acts as a source of inspiration for all service officials to excel in their job.

Appreciating CBI in its role, he observed that not only CBI’s importance is being recognised in the society but also its investigation is the best, which is reflected in high conviction rate in cases investigated by CBI. Meghwal emphasised that the CBI was rightly regarded as the best investigating agency which is reflected in demand for CBI probe every now and then in complex and sensitive cases by various stakeholders.

Delving on the new criminal laws, which has been implemented with effect from July 1, 2024, Meghwal asserted that these laws will bring in ease of living in a big way for citizenry. These laws will expedite delivery of justice and save crucial time of all the stakeholders spent during litigation.

The Minister stressed that this will prove highly productive for the nation as the energies would be channelised towards the process of development of the society and eventually lead to higher progress. Referring to India recently galloping to fifth largest economy in the world from the 11th position few years ago, he underlined that reforms/ improvements in judicial process will also contribute to the endeavour and goal of taking India to 3rd position in the coming few years.

In his welcome address, Praveen Sood, Director, CBI complimented the medal receipents and stated that they have achieved the laurels due to their professional hardwork, resilience and fortitude which have stood CBI in great esteem.

He further congratulated the receipent’s family members. Sood emphasised that CBI and Law Ministry are working in synergetic and collaborative environment to prioritise more efficient prosecution along with investigation.

CBI Director stressed that CBI’s role has been evolving with the passage of time, from handling primarily anti-corruption cases in the beginning to special/ economic crimes, cyber crimes, bank frauds, etc. Praveen Sood also said that CBI is working with Ministry of Law & Justice with regards to successful implementation of three new criminal laws informing that CBI has started implementing these laws.

He offered that the CBI was geared to handhold States and other stakeholders in helping them in implementation of these laws