Agartala, July 20: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to implementing three newly introduced, victim-friendly, technology-driven, and time-bound criminal laws that came into force from July 1, 2024.
Speaking at a workshop on Investigation and Prosecution under New Criminal Laws and the NDPS Act, organised by the Home Department, Saha emphasized the government’s proactive role in adapting to the transformative legal reforms. These include the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, and the amended Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
“The 150-year-old colonial-era Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been replaced to ensure justice for all in changing times. These new laws prioritize victims’ rights, encourage digitalisation, and ensure swift justice delivery,” Saha said.
He credited the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for bringing these reforms into effect. “These laws will ensure timely investigations, case disposal, and better access to justice,” he noted.
Dr. Saha added that First Information Reports (FIRs) can now be lodged from anywhere in India, and senior citizens, differently-abled, or ailing individuals will no longer be required to physically visit police stations. Complainants will also receive FIR copies free of cost.
Urging police personnel, legal professionals, and stakeholders to work in coordination, the Chief Minister expressed optimism that these reforms would significantly improve Tripura’s conviction rate.
Tripura Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, DGP Anurag, and other senior civil and police officials attended the day-long workshop aimed at facilitating effective implementation of the new laws.
