Lawyer Rudra Vikram Singh wins Indian Changemakers Award 2024 for his book 'Dand Sahita se Nyay Sahita Tak'
Reading Dand Sahita Se Nyay Sahita Tak feels like embarking on a journey to understand India's evolving legal system. The book poses a powerful question: "Why has an independent nation relied on colonial laws for over seven decades?" For India as a country that takes pride in its sovereignty, the continued use of laws like the Indian Penal Code , 1860, The Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act 1872 drsfted by the British to suppress freedom fighters and revolutionists seems like a contradiction.
From a reader's point of view, this book not only raises these questions but also provides profound insights into why change was past the due date. The author Mr. Rudra Vikram Singh masterfully connects historical context with the present scenario, emphasizing how these colonial laws focused on punishment solely rather than justice. For instance, the British designed these codes to crush revolutionary movements post the revolution of 1857, and their intent was never to serve the people or ensure fairness. The book challenges us to to think and question whether such laws truly serve the needs of a modern, democratic nation.
