Shah checks the implementation of new criminal laws in the northeast, demands a Swift Justice system

Syllade | The aspiring MeghalayaMarch 17, 2025

The Interior Minister of the Union, Amit Shah, headed a high -ranking review meeting in Guwahat on Sunday to assess the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the northeastern countries. During the meeting, he also revealed a book entitled “New Criminal Laws: Standard Operations and Rules” by CID, Assam.

The meeting focused on the status and progress of reforms in police work, forensic investigations, court proceedings and persecution as part of the new legal framework. The participants included Chief Minister of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim as well as the governor of Manipur. High -ranking civil servants of the Interior Ministry (MHA), the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD), the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) and the state governments were also present.

Key guidelines from Amit Shah:

Commitment to quick justice: Shah emphasized that the government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is determined to offer citizens a transparent and efficient judicial system. He emphasized that all crimes have to be registered without delay in order to strengthen law and order.

Focus on NE states: Shah asked the northeast of the states to intensify the efforts to implement the new laws. He explained that after complete enforcement, these reforms would significantly improve the region's legal system to ensure that cases reach the Supreme Court within three years after submitting a FIR.

Zero political interference: Shah pointed out that cases in connection with terrorism, mob -lynch deficiency and organized crimes should be registered without political interference.

Mandatory training for the police: He emphasized that 100% of the police personnel in NE states should be trained in the new criminal laws for effective enforcement.

Regular review meetings: He asked the prime ministers to carry out monthly reviews, and indicated DGPS and chief secretaries to meet every 15 days to evaluate the implementation process.

Basic police and timely fee leaves: Shah emphasized that police stations should be accessible to the public and should serve as judicial centers. He praised Assam for the achievement of 66% load sheet submission within the period of 60 to 90 days and encouraged other states to take over this model.

Forensic reforms and studies in the absence: At a distance: The importance of forensic science called for Shah to immediately implement e-Sakshya to improve the collection of evidence. He also asked the officials to use “legal proceedings in the absence” to bring refugee criminals back to India.

Shah found that the police with uprising, which were almost eradicated in the northeast, had to shift the focus on the protection of life, property and dignity. He confirmed that the three new criminal laws were introduced according to an extensive 45-month consideration process and would play a transformative role in ensuring justice in the entire region.