Fadnavis Opens Mumbai Showcase for New Criminal Laws, Says Convictions Could Reach 90%

Officials pitch digital‑evidence‑ready statutes with e‑FIR access as tools for faster, victim‑first justice.

Overview

Maharashtra cites an increase in the conviction rate to 53% from 9% in 2013.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam have replaced the IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act.
The framework allows FIRs to be lodged at any police station and enables e‑FIRs, a change officials say will speed cases and curb cross‑border evasion.
State leaders highlight a cyber lab they credit with rescuing more than 60 girls from cyberbullying in recent days.
Justice Assistant mobile vans and laboratories are being deployed to verify evidence transparently and reduce forensic pendency.