In the early hours of Monday, Delhi witnessed a surge in legal actions as over 300 First Information Reports (FIRs) were registered under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). This new legal framework, introduced to streamline law enforcement procedures, saw a variety of cases being recorded from midnight to noon.
Among the incidents reported were a shooting in northeast Delhi’s Seelampur area, which resulted in injuries, and a fatal accident in Nihal Vihar.
Sources within the Delhi Police indicated that while the exact number of FIRs was not officially disclosed, it was estimated that around 300 cases, including electronic FIRs, had been filed within the first 12 hours of implementation.
Senior police officials affirmed that the process of FIR registration proceeded smoothly and was comparable to previous operations under different laws.
One of the notable cases registered early on was related to encroachment by a street vendor at Kamla Market police station. However, Delhi Police later moved to cancel this particular FIR, citing procedural considerations.
This incident highlighted the active enforcement of the new laws, although similar provisions existed under previous legislation.
As per the media reports, Union Home Minister Amit Shah clarified that the first FIR under BNS was registered in Gwalior, not in Delhi as claimed on social media. He emphasized that while some provisions under the new laws might appear novel, many offenses covered were already part of previous legal frameworks.
Shah assured that police were utilizing these provisions judiciously and following established legal practices.
The implementation of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita marks a significant shift in Delhi’s law enforcement landscape, promising streamlined procedures and enhanced accountability. As the city adapts to these changes, the Delhi Police continue to uphold their mandate of ensuring public safety and maintaining law and order under the new legal framework.
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