Amit Shah seeks trial in absentia against fugitives threatening national security
India TodayUnion Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that in cases related to national security, trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives who have been running away from the country for a long time. Reviewing the implementation of the three new criminal laws with a delegation of Madhya Pradesh government, Shah also emphasised the need for a robust legal aid system to ensure justice for the underprivileged and stressed the importance of providing necessary training for this purpose. He also urged the Madhya Pradesh government to ensure that funds allocated under Inter-operable Criminal Justice System are utilised strictly in accordance with the standards set by the central government. Appreciating the efforts made so far by the Madhya Pradesh government in implementing the new criminal laws, the home minister emphasised the need for their 100 per cent implementation in the state at the earliest.
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