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Odisha Sees 70 Fast-Track Verdicts in 100 Days Under New BNS Law

Odisha's Director General of Police has highlighted the impact of the new Bharatiya Nyay Samhita, noting 70 cases where verdicts were delivered within 100 days by prioritizing victims. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate a 'New Nyaya Sanhita' exhibition and key infrastructure projects in Bhubaneswar. These include laying the foundation for a permanent National Forensic Sciences University campus and inaugurating new police station buildings. The events underscore a dual focus on expediting justice and strengthening forensic and investigative capabilities in the state.

Key Points: BNS Speeds Justice: 70 Odisha Cases Settled in 100 Days

  • 70 cases resolved in 100 days
  • BNS prioritizes victims
  • Amit Shah to inaugurate NFSU campus
  • Forensic science infrastructure boost
  • New police station buildings
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Verdict delivered in 100 days in 70 cases across Odisha since BNS implementation: DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania

Odisha DGP reports 70 cases resolved within 100 days under Bharatiya Nyay Samhita. Amit Shah to inaugurate key forensic and police infrastructure projects.

"The new laws... have brought speed to the justice system. - Yogesh Bahadur Khurania"

Bhubaneswar, March 6

Odisha Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania has lauded the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita, highlighting the changes it has brought to the justice system across state since its implementation.

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, the Odisha DGP emphasised that new BNS system has brought new speed in the justice system, in which priority has been given to victims. He added that in Odisha itself, there have been 70 cases in which verdict has been declared within 100 days.

"On July 1, 2024, the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was implemented across the country. In this justice process, priority has been given to the victims... efforts have been made to complete the entire process and deliver justice in the minimum time. The new laws implemented from July 1, 2024, have brought speed to the justice system. In Odisha, 70 such cases have come to light in which action was completed within 100 days, and the judge delivered the verdict," the Odisha DGP said.

This comes at a time when Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to inaugurate the 'New Nyaya Sanhita' exhibition in Bhubaneswar on Friday.

Shah will also address the 57th Raising Day ceremony of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) as the Chief Guest on Friday in Odisha's Mudali. The Home Minister will perform the Bhumi Pujan and lay the foundation stone of the campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Bhubaneswar. In addition, the Union Home Minister will virtually inaugurate the transit campus of NFSU.

Amit Shah will also perform the Bhumi Pujan of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) located alongside the campus of National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Bhubaneswar.

On this occasion, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Home Secretary, the founder Vice-Chancellor of NFSU, and several other distinguished dignitaries will be present.

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation will also virtually inaugurate many police station buildings aimed at strengthening police infrastructure under initiatives related to the Ministry of Home Affairs. He will also inaugurate CC and EO facilities in some police stations. In addition, Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) will also be signed with Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar and Rashtriya Raksha University.

The National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) campus in Bhubaneswar is an important step towards strengthening the forensic and investigative infrastructure of Odisha. The permanent campus, to be built on 40 acres of land allocated by the Government of Odisha, will be developed as a centre of excellence for forensic and allied sciences.

The temporary campus of NFSU will begin operations with three specialised academic programmes, including M.Sc. Forensic Science, M.Sc. Digital Forensics and Information Security, and LL.M. in Cyber Law and Cyber Crime Investigation.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to hear about 70 cases. But we need to see the bigger picture. How many total cases were filed under BNS in Odisha? 70 out of how many? The focus should be on scaling this up. The new forensic university is a great step for scientific evidence.
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Aman W
Speedy justice is the need of the hour. My uncle's property case is stuck for 8 years. If BNS can do this in criminal cases, they should reform civil courts too. The infrastructure push with new police stations is also welcome.
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Sarah B
As someone who has worked in legal aid, prioritizing the victim is crucial. The mental and financial toll of long trials is immense. Hope the 'minimum time' promise holds for complex cases as well, not just straightforward ones.
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Karthik V
The focus on forensic science is brilliant. Most crimes today have a digital footprint. Courses in Digital Forensics and Cyber Law are exactly what our police need to tackle modern crime. This is a forward-looking move by the government.
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Meera T
While I appreciate the intent, we must ensure speed doesn't compromise the quality of investigation or the rights of the accused. A hasty verdict is not a just verdict. The system needs balance. The new laws show promise, but implementation is key.

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