Mumbai: The new criminal laws that came into force across the country on July 1 are aimed at establishing a justice-oriented system based on the spirit of the Constitution, speakers at a workshop here on Thursday said.
The Indian Civil Code (BNS), the Indian Civil Defense Code (BNSS) and the Indian Evidence Act (BAS) have replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
The workshop organized by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) also highlighted key features of the new laws, including advanced use of technology, streamlining victim protection and allowing audio-video recording of the victim's statement.
The deputy said, "The new criminal laws aim to abolish the colonial-era Indian Penal Code and establish a justice-oriented system based on Indian thinking and the spirit of the Constitution. They focus on justice rather than punishment and are victim-centric. Let's ensure justice." Kakasaheb Dole, Director, Maharashtra Police Academy, who was the keynote speaker at the event.
Dole said, BNSS empowers citizens to lodge an FIR through oral or electronic communication (e-FIR), and in addition, a citizen can lodge an FIR anywhere in the country, irrespective of the area in which the crime or offense has taken place. Could. ., the police officer said.
Dole said, "Now, citizens can appear as accused, victim or witness through audio-video conferencing for the purpose of investigation. Rape victims can now file e-statements online and they are free to visit police stations. Is not needed."
Advocate Abhinit Pange said that while it will take some time for everyone to get used to the new laws, community service for minor offenses is an important aspect of these new laws.
The Indian Civil Code (BNS), the Indian Civil Defense Code (BNSS) and the Indian Evidence Act (BAS) have replaced the British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure and the Indian Evidence Act, respectively.
The workshop organized by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) also highlighted key features of the new laws, including advanced use of technology, streamlining victim protection and allowing audio-video recording of the victim's statement.
The deputy said, "The new criminal laws aim to abolish the colonial-era Indian Penal Code and establish a justice-oriented system based on Indian thinking and the spirit of the Constitution. They focus on justice rather than punishment and are victim-centric. Let's ensure justice." Kakasaheb Dole, Director, Maharashtra Police Academy, who was the keynote speaker at the event.
Dole said, BNSS empowers citizens to lodge an FIR through oral or electronic communication (e-FIR), and in addition, a citizen can lodge an FIR anywhere in the country, irrespective of the area in which the crime or offense has taken place. Could. ., the police officer said.
Dole said, "Now, citizens can appear as accused, victim or witness through audio-video conferencing for the purpose of investigation. Rape victims can now file e-statements online and they are free to visit police stations. Is not needed."
Advocate Abhinit Pange said that while it will take some time for everyone to get used to the new laws, community service for minor offenses is an important aspect of these new laws.
