Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], July 1 (ANI): The Three new criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, which have replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act respectively, have come into force from Monday.
Marking this historic day, Ravi Gupta, IPS, DGP, released posters in English and Telugu as part of an awareness campaign about these new laws. These posters will be displayed in all Police stations across the state to guide the citizens regarding the new legislation.
Additionally, the DGP also released a comprehensive booklet on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Police Officers under the New Criminal Laws. This manual marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the New Criminal Laws. It includes 43 SOPs and 31 proformas covering most of the important subjects under the new procedural law, BNSS. The SOPs aim to provide uniform procedures for investigation officers across the state, ensuring clarity and consistency in investigations.
The SOPs have been developed by the CID in collaboration with the Director of Prosecution. The DGP commended Shikha Goel, IPS, Addl. Director General of Police, CID, under whose supervision a Joint Working Group of Police Officers and Prosecution Officers prepared this dossier. He also acknowledged the dedication of Joint Working Group officers such as Kalmeshwar Shingenavar, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Nizamabad; Ritiraj, IPS, Jt. Director, ACB; and other Police officers.
He also appreciated the immense contribution of the officers of the Directorate of Prosecution, headed by Mrs G. Vijayanti. DGP also informed that the investigation support Centre at CID has been upgraded with additional resources including experts and new technology to guide the investigating officers during this transition phase into the New Criminal Law regime. This centre started operating from 08:00 AM today and has domain experts from investigation, legal and forensic fields. The centre shall function 24×7.
Further, the DGP informed that all Police officers across the State have undergone training in the New Laws and the CCTNS has been upgraded to meet the needs of this new legal regime. He appreciated the training wing headed by Abhilasha Bisht, IPS, ADGP and the technical wing headed by VV Srinivas Rao, IPS, ADGP for the same. (ANI)
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