New Delhi, Feb 18, ANB: Union Home Minister Amit Shah today chaired a crucial meeting in New Delhi to evaluate the rollout of newly introduced criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir.
J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other high-ranking officials participated in the meeting.
According to the Associated News Bureau, the three newly introduced laws—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
The meeting sought to assess the progress of these reforms since their enactment on July 1, 2024, and to identify challenges in their implementation, especially in a region like Jammu and Kashmir, which faces unique security and administrative hurdles.
The Centre is keen on ensuring smooth enforcement of the updated criminal justice system in the Union Territory, following the revocation of Article 370 and its reorganization into two separate Union Territories.
During the meeting, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said that the implementation of the three new criminal laws was not the responsibility of the elected government, his administration will focus on raising public awareness about the legal changes.
Omar, however, acknowledged that J&K has performed well in adopting the legal changes but cited key areas that need improvement. (ANB)
