Historic Shift: Chhattisgarh Registers First Case Under New Criminal Law BNS

Chhattisgarh has registered its first case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), introduced to replace the British-era Indian Penal Code. The incident involved a complaint of abuse and intimidation. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai released a booklet on three new laws, terming the day as historic for India.

Chhattisgarh marked a historic moment with the registration of the first case under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Rengakhar police station in Kabirdham district, a police official confirmed.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) officially replaced the British-era criminal laws nationwide at midnight. These new laws aim to prioritize justice over punishment.

The inaugural case in Chhattisgarh involved a complaint lodged by Itwari Pancheshwar against Golu Thakre for abuse and intimidation. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai hailed July 1, 2024, as a historic day, emphasizing the government's commitment to justice and security.