PDLSA updates Peren police personnel on new criminal laws

DIMAPUR — The Peren District Legal Services Authority (PDLSA) conducted a one-day training programme on the new criminal laws, namely Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam at the drill shed, New Reserve, Peren, with the District Enforcement Force and the District Jail personnel, on July 5

The attendees of the programme were the police officers and jail officers led by Aonochet, superintendent of Peren District Jail under Peren District, an update stated.

The training focused on the three new criminal laws that came into force in the country on July 1 this year, 2024 with an the aim to enhance awareness and understanding of the new criminal laws among the law enforcement officials under Peren district.

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In the first session, PDLSA secretary Wonchibeni V Patton stated that the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 is a critical legislative frame work and plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the rights and security of Indian citizens.

A detailed PowerPoint slide covering the key provisions and practical applications under the BNSS was presented by the resource person.

PDLSA retainer lawyer Asungbe conducted a session focused on elucidating the differences between the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the newly-introduced Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS). He gave a comparative analysis on specific sections of the IPC and their counter parts in the BNS. 

Italang Ramlia, panel lawyer of PDLSA, while speaking on the new evidence law Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, stressed that the understanding of the BNS is essential for effective law enforcement.

The resource person also highlighted the need for the district law enforcement to be will equipped to navigate the nuances of the new criminal laws with special emphasise on understanding the provisions on the electronic and digital evidence,  which will directly impacts the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.

He also urged the participants to understand and adhere to the standard operating procedure (SOP) for audio-visual recording of scene of crime issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

After conclusion of the three sessions, a separate interactive question and answer session was also held which witnessed engaging and insightful exchange between the participants and the resource persons.

Earlier, the programme was chaired by Atu Zumvü, sub- divisional police officer, Peren, with the district the superintendent of police, Manish Bhartiya delivered the welcome address.

Additional superintendent of police, Peren, RT Chang proposed vote of thanks. Chang thanked all the participants, speakers and organisers for the success of the training programme and expressed optimism that the insights gained during the training will be beneficial for the district police in moving forward.