Maharashtra to Fully Implement New Criminal Laws Within Six Months

Union Home Minister Amit Shah urges swift action to modernize legal frameworks, while CM Devendra Fadnavis outlines progress and plans for full rollout.

• The three new laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—replace outdated colonial-era legal codes and aim to reform India's criminal justice system.
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah emphasized improving conviction rates for serious crimes to over 90% and proposed creating a model Directorate of Prosecution in Maharashtra.
• Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that Maharashtra will completely implement the new laws within six months, with 90% of the police force already trained under the new framework.
• Technological integration, including video conferencing for evidence recording and systems like CCTNS 2.0 and ICJS 2.0, are being prioritized to enhance efficiency and transparency.
• Forensic infrastructure is being upgraded with 27 mobile forensic vans deployed, and plans are underway to establish dedicated facilities in courts and labs.

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