Delhi Police Register First FIR Under New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: A Groundbreaking Move in India's Criminal Justice System

Delhi Police registered its first FIR under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against a street vendor in central Delhi. The case was later dismissed upon review. Over 25 FIRs were filed under the new laws on the same day, marking a significant shift in India's criminal justice system.

In a significant shift in India's criminal justice system, Delhi Police filed their first FIR under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on Monday. The case involved a street vendor allegedly obstructing a public way in central Delhi's Kamala Market area. Union Home Minister Amit Shah later announced in a press conference that the case had been dismissed upon review.

The new criminal code, which intends to modernize India's archaic legal system, came into effect alongside two other laws, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). Delhi Police have already registered over 25 FIRs under these new provisions, demonstrating the rapid adaptation of law enforcement to these changes.

The move is part of a broader initiative to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the legal system. Delhi Police chief Sanjay Arora marked the occasion, noting that the new laws were implemented on the force's Commissionerate Day. The Union Home Minister expressed optimism that the new laws would lead to a 90% conviction rate, potentially reducing crime across the country.

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