On October 3, 2026, during a conference in Bhopal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that with the full implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), any legal case could be resolved within a three-year timeframe, spanning from the First Information Report (FIR) stage to the Supreme Court. Shah said the British-era laws had been introduced to protect the colonial government and its rule. He described the earlier criminal justice system as associated with delays.
The BNS is set to replace the Indian Penal Code. Shah mentioned that the full rollout of the BNS is anticipated within approximately one and a half years. His remarks came during the inauguration of an exhibition focused on the new criminal law.
- Three-Year Case Disposal — Shah's projection emphasizes swift justice, contrasting with historical delays.
- Implementation Timeline — The BNS is expected to be fully operational in about 1.5 years.
- Critique of British Laws — Shah highlighted the inefficiencies of colonial-era laws in the current justice system.
