LG advocates timely investigations,  trials under new criminal justice laws

JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of Three New Criminal Laws- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, in the UT of Jammu Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo; DGP,  Nalin Prabhat; Principal Secretary Home, Chandraker Bharti; DGP Prisons Department,  Deepak Kumar; ADGP Hqrs/Coordination, M.K Sinha; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, Dr Mandeep K. Bhandari; IGP Hqr PHQ, Bhim Sen Tuti and IGP Crime, Dr Sunil Gupta.

The Lieutenant Governor took appraisal of the comprehensive measures taken for the capacity building and training of the Police personnel and officials of other line departments for effective implementation of the new criminal laws that came into force on 1st July, 2024.

He emphasised on dedicated efforts to strengthen the Criminal Justice System and increasing the rate of conviction especially in heinous crimes, anti-national activities and terror-related incidents.

We must ensure transparency in action taken by the police and meet the timelines set for speedy investigation and trial as underlined in the new criminal laws, the Lieutenant Governor said.

The Lieutenant Governor further directed for comparative study of pre and post era of new criminal laws, and preparing a calendar for the Public Awareness Camps in collaboration with various departments including Information, Education, Social Welfare and Legal Services Authority for increasing awareness among the public regarding the new criminal laws.

The meeting also discussed the progress achieved under various Technological interventions, notification of SoPs and Guidelines, translation of new laws in Dogri and Kashmiri languages, procurement of FSL vans and training of forensic experts, prison personnel and judicial officers.

Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr Syed Abid Rasheed Shah; Secretary, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, Achal Sethi; Director J&K Judicial Academy, Ms Sonia Gupta; SIO NIC,  Jaskaran Singh Modi and other senior officials also attended the meeting.