Celebration at Gharota PS on implementation of New Criminal Laws

Jammu, July 01: On Monday, three new laws were implemented in India, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s criminal justice system. The Indian Penal Code (IPC) of 1860 has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) of 1898 by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872 by the BharatiyaSakshyaAdhiniyam. Special programs and celebrations are being held across the nation, including at police stations, to commemorate the implementation of these new laws.
A special program was organized at the Gharota Police Station under the leadership of newly appointed Station House Officer Arjun Magotra. The event was attended by DDC member Joginder Singh, former BDC member Kuldeep Kumar, former Sarpanch Sanjeev Langeh, former president of the Yuva Rajput Sabha Rajan Singh Happy, former Sarpanch Anjali Sharma, Anwar Khan, Babu Khan, and other prominent figures from the area.
In his address, SHO Arjun Magotra explained the changes introduced by the new provisions in simple terms. He highlighted that the laws dating back to the British era, 150 years ago, have been updated. The new laws include provisions for Zero FIR and e-FIR, allowing individuals to file an FIR from anywhere. After filing an FIR, the individual must visit the police station within three days. The victim must be informed of the case details within 90 days, and the medical report and details must be provided to the doctor within seven days.
Magotra emphasized the interconnectedness of the police and the public. He noted that the new laws not only ensure justice for victims but also provide special protection for women and children. Additionally, any actions threatening India’s sovereignty, unity, and integrity are now classified as a new category of crime. Raj Droh has been replaced with Desh Droh. For the first time, terrorism has been defined, and mob lynching offenses carry a punishment of life imprisonment or the death penalty.
Public representatives, social workers, and civil society members welcomed the new laws and asked related questions. They stated that the implementation of the new laws would ensure equal justice for all, with victims receiving justice and criminals facing strict punishment under the law. The event concluded with the national anthem, attended by notable individuals such as Raghav Singh Langeh, Ajay Singh, Sandeep Sharma, and Rana Pratap Singh.