Bengaluru reported 39 new cases on the first day of India’s new criminal laws, with Whitefield topping the list, according to The New Indian Express. The new laws, effective from 1 July 2024, aim to overhaul colonial-era regulations.
The three laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—ushered in significant changes. On 1 July 2024, 39 cases were booked, with Whitefield accounting for nine. Other divisions reported cases as follows: southeast (6), west (5), south and east (4 each), northeast (3), and north and central (2 each). Traffic police registered four cases. Additionally, 80 FIRs were filed under the new laws.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasised the need for police training to adapt to these changes. ’We cannot reject all the provisions of the new criminal laws. We have imparted training to our police force but they will require at least two months to get accustomed to the new laws,’ he stated.
Parameshwara also pointed out that the new laws contain several beneficial provisions. ‘There are some provisions which are very good. We cannot discard every provision. They have tried to change the criminal laws introduced by the British rulers and introduced provisions that suit the modern world,’ he added.
The implementation of these laws marks a significant step towards modernising India’s legal framework.
These laws signify a comprehensive overhaul to adapt to modern societal needs and legal complexities. The introduction of 80 FIRs on day one underscores the immediate impact and the urgency for legal compliance and adaptation among law enforcement agencies.
Karnataka’s Home Minister G Parameshwara emphasised the critical need for police training to effectively implement and navigate these new legal frameworks. He highlighted the importance of understanding and applying the provisions that align with contemporary criminal justice practices while acknowledging the complexities involved in this transition period. As Bengaluru and other cities in Karnataka adjust to the new criminal laws, it’s imperative for businesses and individuals to ensure strict adherence to these regulations to avoid legal repercussions.
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