Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a meeting in Guwahati on Sunday to review the status of three new criminal laws in the North-Eastern states. He emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring speedy justice and the need for intensified efforts in implementing these laws for improved law and order in the region.

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• Amit Shah chaired a review meeting in Guwahati on Sunday to assess new criminal laws in the North-East.
• The meeting included Chief Ministers, Governors, and senior officials from North-Eastern states.
• Shah emphasized the need for quick and transparent justice under PM Modi’s leadership.
• The new criminal laws are expected to transform the law and order situation in the region.
• Shah highlighted the importance of registering crimes promptly for effective justice.
• A new book, ‘New Criminal Laws: Standard Operating Procedures and Rules’, was unveiled by Shah.
• He urged Chief Ministers to hold monthly reviews and police chiefs to meet every 15 days.
• Shah stressed 100% police training on the new laws for effective implementation.
• The laws, BNS, BNSS, and BSA, replaced the IPC, CrPC, and the Indian Evidence Act.
• Shah highlighted the importance of the e-Sakshya system and “Trial in Absentia” to bring fugitive criminals to justice.