Delhi Police Registers First FIR Under New Criminal Laws

The Delhi Police registered its first FIR under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita against a street vendor in Kamala Market. The new laws replacing the British-era IPC, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act came into effect, leading the Delhi Police to begin training its personnel accordingly.

The Delhi Police marked a significant transition on Monday, registering its first FIR under the freshly instituted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against a street vendor in the Kamala Market area. This move aligns with the new criminal laws that went into effect the same day, overhauling India's legal framework by replacing the archaic British-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Indian Evidence Act.

The incident, which was reported at 12:15 am, involved a street vendor allegedly obstructing a public way near New Delhi station. Following ignored instructions to vacate, a patrol officer filed a case using the e-Pramaan app at 1:30 am, which securely records and feeds data directly to police records. The turnkey moment also underscored the extensive training imparted to over 30,000 Delhi Police personnel, ensuring they are equipped to handle the revamped criminal justice protocols.