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Pankaj Kumar was accused under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita of obstructing commuters. Despite officers' instructions to move his cart, Kumar allegedly ignored them, resulting in the filing of an FIR.
On Monday, Delhi witnessed the first case filed under the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. A street vendor in Kamla Market was accused of obstructing a footover bridge and selling goods. The case was registered at the Kamla Market Police Station and highlighted the transition to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita represents a significant overhaul of India's criminal justice system. It replaces the IPC, while the Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replace the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Indian Evidence Act. The new law consists of 358 sections, introducing 20 new offenses and increasing penalties for 33 crimes.
The introduction of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita aims to modernize India's judicial processes. From July 1st onwards, all new FIRs will be registered under these updated laws, although cases initiated under the previous laws will continue to be processed until their resolution.
Among the progressive features of the new laws are provisions for Zero FIR, which allows FIRs to be filed at any police station irrespective of the jurisdiction. It also facilitates the online registration of police complaints, the issuance of summonses through electronic means like SMS, and mandatory videography of crime scenes for serious offenses.
[Inputs: Hindustan Times]
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