In the Republic Day parade tableau, the Home Ministry showcased the new criminal laws, which Amit Shah described as a sign of a justice-oriented system.

Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that his ministry's tableau in the Republic Day parade showcased the three new criminal laws, symbolizing the historic legal reforms under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership that are eliminating remnants of the colonial era.

He added that it also signifies India's transition from a system focused on punishment to a justice-oriented legal system.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Shah said the tableau effectively displayed new systems such as e-evidence, e-summons, and Nyaya Shruti (a system for recording court proceedings). Through this, citizens were made aware of the importance of a swift, accurate, and people-centric justice system in the new India.

The tableau showcased the comprehensive transformation of the country's criminal law over the past century, embracing a faster, technology-driven, and citizen-centric justice system.

The tableau was based on the three new laws implemented by the Home Ministry in 2024 – the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam – which replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.