Agartala, July 21: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Sunday said the state government is making comprehensive efforts to implement three newly introduced criminal laws that are modern, victim-centric, technology-enabled, and time-bound.
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Speaking at a workshop on “Investigation and Prosecution under New Criminal Laws and NDPS Act,” the Chief Minister said that the British-era Indian Penal Code, which had been in place for nearly 150 years, has now been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) from July 1, 2024. In addition, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, along with an amended version of the NDPS Act, have come into effect.
Dr. Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, said, “Our Home Department is actively working towards the seamless implementation of these forward-looking and citizen-friendly legal reforms. This workshop was conducted to promote effective execution of the revised legal framework.”
To ensure justice for all citizens in the changing times, the 150-year-old colonial Indian Penal Code (IPC) has been replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) with effect from July 1, 2024. Alongside, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam… pic.twitter.com/d1w3YIDHHw
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) July 20, 2025
He emphasized that the new legal codes have been designed to bring about significant changes in India’s criminal justice system by incorporating the latest technology, expediting legal proceedings, and focusing on victims’ welfare.
Applauding the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister noted, “The new legal architecture has been shaped under their visionary guidance.
These laws will benefit the public by ensuring prompt investigations and faster case resolution.”
Attending the workshop on Investigation and Prosecution under the New Criminal Laws and the NDPS Act. https://t.co/NZ9iuyihml
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) July 20, 2025
Calling for collaboration among police personnel, legal professionals, and other stakeholders, Dr. Saha expressed confidence that the implementation of the new laws will significantly raise Tripura’s conviction rate.
He also mentioned a key meeting held in Guwahati earlier in March, chaired by the Union Home Minister, and attended by Chief Ministers of all eight northeastern states, where the importance of the three laws was discussed in detail.
Highlighting some of the progressive features of the new laws, the Chief Minister pointed out that FIRs can now be registered from anywhere in India at any police station. Elderly, sick, and specially-abled individuals are no longer required to physically visit police stations to file complaints, and complainants will receive FIR copies free of charge.
The day-long workshop was attended by Tripura Chief Secretary Jitendra Kumar Sinha, Director General of Police Anurag, and several other senior officials from the police and civil administration.
