On August 2, the two-day conference of Governors inaugurated by President Draupadi Murmu

Current Context: On August 2, 2024, President Droupadi Murmu presided over the two-day Conference of Governors at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi.

• During the inaugural session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the gathering.
• They emphasized strengthening Centre-State coordination and promoting social welfare.
• PM Modi urged Governors to play an effective role as bridges between the Centre and the States, particularly in tribal areas.
• Amit Shah encouraged Governors to visit villages and districts to instill confidence among people. President Murmu highlighted the implementation of three new criminal justice laws, signaling a new era in the justice system: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
• The conference aimed to enrich participants’ understanding and enhance their functioning in achieving national goals.

Question:

1 Which new laws did President Droupadi Murmu highlight as signaling a new era in the justice system during the conference of Governors?

• A) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
• B) Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act
• C) National Judicial Appointments Act, Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, and Right to Information Act
• D) Criminal Law Amendment Act, Juvenile Justice Act, and POCSO Act

Answer: A) President Murmu highlighted the implementation of three new criminal justice laws, signaling a new era in the justice system: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.