The new criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), will replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Indian Test Code. Law, respectively, as of July 1.
Officials said all state governments in the northeast have taken numerous measures to ensure smooth implementation of the three new penal laws.
Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh said around 200 Assam Police officers have already been trained in criminal forensic sciences, while more than 500 officers would undergo training in the coming months.
Addressing a workshop, CID additional director general of police Munna Prasad Gupta said that important changes have been made in the three criminal laws with more emphasis on the rights of the victim, especially women and children.
There will be greater use of technology in the judicial system under the new setup, Gupta said, adding that the three new laws will focus on speedy justice rather than punishment.
He also said that these laws would make the justice system hassle-free, where digital evidence will be at par with physical evidence.
A similar workshop was organized in Agartala by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in association with Tripura State Legal Services Authority, Tripura Judicial Academy, National Law University and Law College of the government.
Speaking at the workshop, Tripura Advocate General Siddhartha Shankar Dey said that the country will finally have its own criminal laws after 75 years of independence, during 'Amrit Kaal'.
Referring to the 2012 “Nirbhaya” gang rape and murder case, he said it was an eye-opener for our legal system to understand the need to frame our own laws to build a robust justice delivery system.
Tripura DGP (Intelligence) Anurag said the facility to lodge 'Zero FIR' is provided under the ambit of the new laws, which allow citizens to lodge an FIR from anywhere through email.
More than 800 police officers and security personnel of different ranks in eight districts of Tripura have been trained on the three new criminal laws.
In Mizoram, officials said around 1,500 police officers from 11 districts have been trained so far.
In addition to 93 percent of police personnel and supervisors, 1,965 people, including religious leaders, students and officials of various NGOs, have also been trained.
The state government has constituted five new committees to address legal issues, technological upgradation, training, digital research and financial implications.
"These committees studied the various needs and requirements and made suggestions and recommendations based on these studies to ensure successful implementation of the new laws," an official said.
In Meghalaya, the state Law Department has organized several awareness programs in different districts to familiarize the police and other law enforcement officials with the three new laws.
In Manipur, Manipur University organized an awareness campaign on the three new laws. The campaign aims to create awareness among the masses about the new laws.
So far, more than 500 police officers have been trained in Manipur.
In Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Secretary Dharmendra last week chaired a meeting of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on the implementation of the three new penal laws.
He said the state police and Law Department are working diligently to implement the new laws starting July 1.
Officials said all state governments in the northeast have taken numerous measures to ensure smooth implementation of the three new penal laws.
Assam DGP Gyanendra Pratap Singh said around 200 Assam Police officers have already been trained in criminal forensic sciences, while more than 500 officers would undergo training in the coming months.
Addressing a workshop, CID additional director general of police Munna Prasad Gupta said that important changes have been made in the three criminal laws with more emphasis on the rights of the victim, especially women and children.
There will be greater use of technology in the judicial system under the new setup, Gupta said, adding that the three new laws will focus on speedy justice rather than punishment.
He also said that these laws would make the justice system hassle-free, where digital evidence will be at par with physical evidence.
A similar workshop was organized in Agartala by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in association with Tripura State Legal Services Authority, Tripura Judicial Academy, National Law University and Law College of the government.
Speaking at the workshop, Tripura Advocate General Siddhartha Shankar Dey said that the country will finally have its own criminal laws after 75 years of independence, during 'Amrit Kaal'.
Referring to the 2012 “Nirbhaya” gang rape and murder case, he said it was an eye-opener for our legal system to understand the need to frame our own laws to build a robust justice delivery system.
Tripura DGP (Intelligence) Anurag said the facility to lodge 'Zero FIR' is provided under the ambit of the new laws, which allow citizens to lodge an FIR from anywhere through email.
More than 800 police officers and security personnel of different ranks in eight districts of Tripura have been trained on the three new criminal laws.
In Mizoram, officials said around 1,500 police officers from 11 districts have been trained so far.
In addition to 93 percent of police personnel and supervisors, 1,965 people, including religious leaders, students and officials of various NGOs, have also been trained.
The state government has constituted five new committees to address legal issues, technological upgradation, training, digital research and financial implications.
"These committees studied the various needs and requirements and made suggestions and recommendations based on these studies to ensure successful implementation of the new laws," an official said.
In Meghalaya, the state Law Department has organized several awareness programs in different districts to familiarize the police and other law enforcement officials with the three new laws.
In Manipur, Manipur University organized an awareness campaign on the three new laws. The campaign aims to create awareness among the masses about the new laws.
So far, more than 500 police officers have been trained in Manipur.
In Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Secretary Dharmendra last week chaired a meeting of the State Level Steering Committee (SLSC) on the implementation of the three new penal laws.
He said the state police and Law Department are working diligently to implement the new laws starting July 1.
