The Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Tuesday strongly advocated separation of investigation and prosecution by amending the criminal justice system for speedy delivery of justice. Addressing a meeting of the Consultative Committee of his Ministry in New Delhi, Mr Chidambaram said that expeditious trial of cases has to be ensured by making necessary changes in procedure and a proposal to this effect has been sent to state governments for their approval.

The meeting was held to discuss the topics Investigation, Prosecution and Trial. He said that states must create a separate investigation cadre. He said the Department related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs while examining the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Bill, 2010 in its 146th Report has recommended that there should be comprehensive review of the Criminal Justice System and introduction of composite draft legislation for revamping of the Criminal Justice System in the country.