Srinagar, Feb. 28 -- In India's democratic history the relationship between the police and politicians has been the subject of heated debate. Many believe that outdated criminal laws have severely crippled the justice system, fostering corruption across government sectors-including the judiciary-while enabling politicians to misuse their power for personal gain. This toxic mix has undermined the very essence of democracy, denying ordinary citizens the fundamental rights they deserve.In response to these persistent issues, civil society and legal professionals have long clamored for reforms, urging the creation of new laws to clear the roadblocks that hinder justice. The Indian government recently enacted three landmark pieces of legislati...