Bhubaneswar: Marking a significant milestone in India’s criminal justice system, the first FIR under the newly enacted Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was registered in Delhi on Monday.
A street vendor was charged under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for obstructing a foot over bridge at New Delhi Railway Station and conducting unauthorized sales.
According to the FIR, the accused was selling tobacco products and water from a cart, causing obstruction and inconvenience to pedestrians. Despite police requests to relocate his cart, the accused refused to comply.
This marks a significant shift in India’s criminal justice system, as all new FIRs will now be filed under the provisions of BNS. However, cases registered before July 1 will continue to be tried under the existing Indian Penal Code (IPC), Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), and Indian Evidence Act until their conclusion.
The new criminal justice system replaces the outdated British-era laws, signaling a new era in justice and governance in India.
