This article details the implementation of three key reforms, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, throughout India as of July 1st, 2024. The article also discusses the training programs conducted for police personnel and stakeholders.
As per information provided by the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) came into force throughout the country with effect from 1st July 2024. The States and Union Territories have taken necessary measures for their implementation, including issuance of relevant notifications and rules, adoption of digital applications, and capacity building of stakeholders.
Training of police personnel and other State-level stakeholders is primarily undertaken by the respective State and Union Territory Governments. In addition, the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) has conducted capacity-building programs and webinars for Master Trainers and other stakeholders across all 36 States and Union Territories.
Since 2024, BPR&D has trained 83,740 officers and stakeholders from the five pillars of the criminal justice system, including Master Trainers. The breakdown of training for each position, state, and year can be found in the provided source document.
The Master Trainers have also been utilized by State training institutions for conducting further training programmes within the respective States and Union Territories. Details about these training programs are available in the source document.
As per the latest ‘Crime in India’ report released in 2024, data related to the number of cases registered wherein the provision of electronic evidence and community service was availed is not maintained by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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