NEW DELHI, April 21 -- Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud hailed the enactment of the new criminal justice laws as a watershed moment for society on Saturday, stating that India is poised for a significant overhaul of its criminal justice system.

Addressing a conference on 'India's Progressive Path in the Administration of Criminal Justice System', he emphasized that the success of the new laws hinges on citizens adopting them.

The CJI hailed the newly enacted laws as a transition of India's legal framework on criminal justice into a new era. He underscored that much-needed improvements have been introduced to safeguard the interests of victims and to ensure efficient investigation and prosecution of offences. "The enactment of thes...