September 20, 2021

WHY IS LAW REFORMS NEEDED IN INDIA?

Laws have been an integral part of the society from its inception. They have not only given a structure and definition to the society but also have devised and defined what is right and wrong. It gives ever individual the protection from wrongdoings and penalizes the culprits by punishing them or giving them a chance for the rectification of their mistakes.

In the earlier times laws were the words uttered by the king of the land. They were accompanied by customs that were regarded as laws. As time progressed newer concepts and ideologies of laws started to get included. In modern times in India, law is derived mainly from the four following sources- the Constitution of India that is considered as the supreme source of law, the customs that have been followed over a period and are reasonable and just, the statutes enacted by the Parliament or the state legislature, and judicial decisions also known as precedents.

As time passed by, it was found necessary that the laws must be revamped, restructured, and reorganized. New laws had to be introduced, and some old laws had to be repealed. Reformation of laws have been a continual process. The Government has set up Law Commissions over time to look into the laws and recommend various reforms to the government.

According to Article 372 of the Indian Constitution, the colonial laws can be continued in India unless and until there arises a need for amendment, repeal, or modification of laws. The main object of commission is to review or repeal obsolete laws, examine the laws and its effect on the socio- economic strata of the society, to keep reviewing the judicial system. It also aims to prevent delays and unnecessary blockages, to prevent unnecessary costs without affecting the main principles.

Laws are made for the people and common citizens. If they are unable to understand or decipher the laws, then they must made aware about the laws and the crux. Therefore, to simplify the procedure and reduce the technicalities it is necessary to modify the old laws, eg. The Industrial Relations Code 2020 is the code that was formulated by restructuring the Trade Unions Act, 1926, Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 and Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.

The law commission has a panel of experts and researchers working at various levels investigating the given topic or subject of law in hand from various dimensions. Then a report is compiled and submitted to the Ministry of Law. It is then submitted to the Parliament on the regular intervals with consultation to various administrative departments. They are then cited in various courts and departments of prominence on recommendation of the Government.

I think reforms in law are necessary with the progress of time. I have observed that there are various laws that are old and must be accustomed to the modern times. The definitions, scope and explanations must be made into a wider sense so that more areas are included. There are many new laws that must be introduced and implemented so as to extend the protection from the newer and more complex wrongdoings in the societies.

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