Director General of Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Devesh Chandra Srivastva, praised the three new criminal laws that came into force on Monday, saying they focus on "good policing" and "protection of victims".
At a seminar organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Police in Port Blair, Srivastva said, "It is a proud moment for us that three new penal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) ) — has been implemented in our country as of today."
He said: "These new criminal laws are not about more power, but about good policing. The safety of the transgender community has also been carefully considered in the new laws. There will be no more delayed justice."
The DGP added that these new criminal laws were carefully researched and passed in Parliament with a primary focus on protecting common people from becoming victims of various crimes.
"Special emphasis was given to the safety of women and children to protect them from anti-social elements. We believe that the previous laws of the colonial era had some gray areas, and no one can understand this better than the people of the island and the fighters for the freedom they suffered during the fight for freedom in the Cellular Jail," the DGP said.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), while the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replace the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Evidence Act of India (IEA). , respectively.
Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra, who was present on the occasion as chief guest, also welcomed the new penal laws. "Today is a historic moment with the end of colonial laws. This will not only ensure speedy justice but will also prioritize the protection of victims," he added.
Chandra focused on the transformative changes in criminal jurisprudence and its importance to the public and all stakeholders. He reiterated the administration's commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability through these innovative reforms.
DIGP Varsha Sharma and SP South Andaman Niharika Bhatt also participated in the seminar.
At a seminar organized by the Andaman and Nicobar Police in Port Blair, Srivastva said, "It is a proud moment for us that three new penal laws - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) ) — has been implemented in our country as of today."
He said: "These new criminal laws are not about more power, but about good policing. The safety of the transgender community has also been carefully considered in the new laws. There will be no more delayed justice."
The DGP added that these new criminal laws were carefully researched and passed in Parliament with a primary focus on protecting common people from becoming victims of various crimes.
"Special emphasis was given to the safety of women and children to protect them from anti-social elements. We believe that the previous laws of the colonial era had some gray areas, and no one can understand this better than the people of the island and the fighters for the freedom they suffered during the fight for freedom in the Cellular Jail," the DGP said.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC), while the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) replace the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) and the Evidence Act of India (IEA). , respectively.
Chief Secretary Keshav Chandra, who was present on the occasion as chief guest, also welcomed the new penal laws. "Today is a historic moment with the end of colonial laws. This will not only ensure speedy justice but will also prioritize the protection of victims," he added.
Chandra focused on the transformative changes in criminal jurisprudence and its importance to the public and all stakeholders. He reiterated the administration's commitment to ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability through these innovative reforms.
DIGP Varsha Sharma and SP South Andaman Niharika Bhatt also participated in the seminar.
