Union minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal today said that the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita will make the country’s criminal justice system the most modern in the world within the next five years.

Inaugurating the State level Conference of Central Government Counsels at the Kerala High Court in Kochi, he said that fast and efficient justice system is essential for good governance.

The Minister also observed that speedy justice is the fundamental right of every citizen. He dismissed the charge that the Bharatiya Nyaay Samhita was brought in without proper preparation or consultation. He said it was discussed at different levels with stakeholders since 2019.