Delhi Police Implements New Laws on Commissionerate Day: A Historic Shift

The Delhi Police has started enforcing three new criminal laws that replace the colonial-era statutes. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam came into effect on Monday. The first FIR under the new laws was registered against a street vendor in Kamala Market.

The Delhi Police marked a significant milestone on Commissionerate Day with the enforcement of three new criminal laws, ushering in a transformative era for India's justice system. Commissioner Sanjay Arora announced that these laws replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act.

Speaking at the Commissionerate Day celebrations at Kingsway Camp, Arora expressed pride in the coincidence of the new laws coming into effect on this momentous day. 'We are fortunate as today is our Commissionerate Day and, on the same day, these laws are being implemented,' he said.

The force was quick to act under the new legal framework, registering the first FIR against a street vendor in the Kamala Market area early on Monday. This development marks a new chapter in the dedication of the Delhi Police to serving the community with sincerity and commitment.