United Nations: India has said that it upholds the rule of law as a cornerstone of its national governance, enshrined in its Constitution, as it underlined its commitment to safeguarding national security and contributing meaningfully to global peace and security, reports PTI.
Delivering India's statement at the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly Sixth Committee Agenda Item 84, Rajya Sabha MP Vivek Tankha on Wednesday outlined the importance of the rule of law in national governance priorities.
"India upholds the rule of law as a cornerstone of its national governance, enshrined in its Constitution and reinforced through the independence of its judiciary and initiatives that expand access to justice, such as legal aid programs," he said.
In India, the rule of law operates on both procedural and substantive levels: it restrains arbitrary action by the State, guarantees equality before the law, and embeds democratic accountability across all branches and levels of governance, he added.
He said that three new criminal law frameworks have been introduced to reinforce India's commitment to the rule of law and strengthen its national legal framework.
"These reforms are aimed at establishing a more transparent, people-centric and agile mechanism that is equipped to tackle emerging challenges such as cybercrime," he said.
The government is also undertaking various activities to create awareness of the new laws and promote legal literacy, he said, adding that these measures are aimed at enhancing public trust and institutional effectiveness by tackling corruption, modernising outdated laws, and promoting transparency in government operations.
India is also adapting its law enforcement measures to confront emerging threats such as the misuse of drones and virtual currencies, he said.
"Through these measures, India reinforces its commitment to safeguarding national security and contributing meaningfully to global peace and stability," he added.