New Delhi: CBI Director Praveen Sood said on Thursday that the central agency is designed to help states and other stakeholders implement the three new criminal laws that came into force earlier this week.
He also said that the CBI is working with the Ministry of Justice to successfully implement the three new laws.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. India, respectively, from July 1.
At an event at CBI academy, Ghaziabad, where Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal awarded the Presidential Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and the Indian Police Medal (IPM) for Meritorious Service to 39 members of CBI staff, Sood said the agency and the Ministry of Justice are working in synergy to prioritize more efficient prosecution along with investigation.
According to a statement from the ministry, he noted that the role of CBI has been evolving over time, from handling mainly anti-corruption cases in the beginning to special and economic crimes, cyber crimes and bank frauds.
Addressing the gathering, Meghwal said the new penal laws will bring "ease of life" and citizenship will contribute to the progress and development of the nation.
Appreciating CBI, he observed that its importance is being recognized in the society for its investigative capacity, which is reflected in the high conviction rate.
Referring to the new criminal laws, Meghwal stated that they will greatly facilitate the lives of citizens, speed up the delivery of justice and save crucial time for all parties concerned in litigation.
The minister stressed that this will prove very productive for the nation as energies will be channeled into the development process of the society and eventually lead to greater progress.
He also said that the CBI is working with the Ministry of Justice to successfully implement the three new laws.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. India, respectively, from July 1.
At an event at CBI academy, Ghaziabad, where Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal awarded the Presidential Police Medal (PPM) for Distinguished Service and the Indian Police Medal (IPM) for Meritorious Service to 39 members of CBI staff, Sood said the agency and the Ministry of Justice are working in synergy to prioritize more efficient prosecution along with investigation.
According to a statement from the ministry, he noted that the role of CBI has been evolving over time, from handling mainly anti-corruption cases in the beginning to special and economic crimes, cyber crimes and bank frauds.
Addressing the gathering, Meghwal said the new penal laws will bring "ease of life" and citizenship will contribute to the progress and development of the nation.
Appreciating CBI, he observed that its importance is being recognized in the society for its investigative capacity, which is reflected in the high conviction rate.
Referring to the new criminal laws, Meghwal stated that they will greatly facilitate the lives of citizens, speed up the delivery of justice and save crucial time for all parties concerned in litigation.
The minister stressed that this will prove very productive for the nation as energies will be channeled into the development process of the society and eventually lead to greater progress.
