Congress veteran P. Chidambaram has launched a scathing attack on the recently enacted criminal laws, dismissing Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion of them being the most significant reforms since India’s independence. Instead, Chidambaram characterized the legislation as a superficial “cut and paste” job, offering little substantive change.

In a sharp critique, Chidambaram argued that the new laws largely mirror their predecessors, creating unnecessary confusion and complications for legal practitioners. He highlighted the lack of substantial reform, suggesting the government’s claims are unfounded and misleading. The impact of this disagreement promises to further fuel the ongoing political debate surrounding the new legislation.