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  • Jun 27, 2024
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TRANSITION TO NEW CRIMINAL LAWS IN INDIA

Why in the news?

  • Ahead of the implementation starting July 1, significant modifications have been made to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network Systems (CCTNS) to accommodate the new criminal laws.
  • The shift from existing laws to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Sakshya (BS), and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) marks a comprehensive legal reform in India.

Legal Framework Changes

  • BNSS replaces CrPC, with longer sentences for 33 offenses and community service for six crimes.
  • Ongoing cases use old laws until resolved, maintaining dual CCTNS systems.
  • Dummy FIRs educate police on new FIR format and laws.
About Dummy FIR

  • A dummy FIR is a simulated First Information Report filed by police to train personnel on new FIR formats and updated legal provisions before their official implementation.
  • It helps familiarize officers with procedural changes and ensures they are prepared to accurately register complaints under the revised laws.