Shadow Correspondent
Jammu, July 01 :
Monday three new laws were implemented in India, replacing the old ones.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) 9f 1898 by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Indian Evidence Act of 1872 by the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Special programs and celebrations are being held across the country, including police stations, to mark the implementation of these new laws.
A special program was organized at the Gharota Police Station under the leadership of newly appointed Station House Officer Arjun Magotra. The event was attended by DDC member Joginder Singh, former BDC member Kuldeep Kumar, former Sarpanch Sanjeev Langeh, former president of the Yuva Rajput Sabha Rajan Singh Happy, former Sarpanch Anjali Sharma, Anwar Khan, Babu Khan, and other prominent figures from the area.
In his address, SHO Arjun Mangotra explained in simple terms the changes introduced by the new provisions
. He highlighted that the laws dating back to the British era, 150 years ago, have been changed.
The new laws include provisions for Zero FIR and e-FIR, allowing individuals to file an FIR from anywhere. After filing an FIR, the individual must visit the police station within three days. The victim must be informed of the case details within 90 days.
The medical report and details must be provided to the doctor within seven days.
Magotra emphasized that the police and the public are interconnected. The new law not only ensures justice for victims but also provides special protection for women and children. He noted that any actions threatening India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity are classified as a new category of crime. Raj Droh has been replaced with Desh Droh.
For the first time, terrorism has been defined, and mob lynching offenses carry a punishment of life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Public representatives, Social workers, Civil Society welcomed the new laws and asked related questions.
They stated that the implementation of the new laws would ensure equal justice for all. Victims would receive justice, and criminals would face strict punishment under the law.
