Three new criminal laws to be implemented from tomorrow

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By  Firstdespatch Desk   Jun 30, 2024

Agartala, Jun 30 (FD) Tripura government started preparations to implement three new criminal laws scheduled to take effect from July 1, top officials said.

Home Secretary PK Chakraborty said that the new laws aim to accelerate judicial processes and ensure justice for victims. 
“More than 3,00 officials from various departments, including police, law, and the state Forensic Science Laboratory, received training on the new laws through both offline and online modes”, Chakraborty said. 

He said, 500 Health Department officials were also imparted trainings and senior officers from various departments were trained as master trainers.

Under the new laws, complaints can be lodged at any police station as a zero FIR, outside its jurisdiction. 
However, any individuals accused of crimes with less than three years of imprisonment will need permission from the SDPO.
The Investigating Officer (IO) must update complainants on the progress of investigations within 90 days of registering a complaint, with a focal point on protecting women and children.
The home secretary said,  “The new law also mandate that trials be completed within 60 days of filing the chargesheet, with a judgment delivered within 45 days as per Section 392 of BNSS.” 
Citizens can also download the Sankalan app for detailed information about the new laws.
Law Secretary Sanjay Bhattacharjee explained, “Community service is defined as work directed by a magistrate after conviction, benefiting the community without remuneration.”
Inspector General of Police L Darlong said that awareness programmes regarding the three new laws will be held at 88 police stations across the state on July 1. FD JK