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Key Points

New Delhi Police Commissioner S.B.K. Singh has raised concerns over sluggish case resolutions under the recently implemented Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. He’s ordered Special Commissioners to personally monitor compliance with the 90-day investigation deadline. One zone has already restructured its investigation teams, assigning inspectors to directly supervise case progress. The move comes as police stations adapt to BNSS provisions replacing the old CrPC system.

Key Points: Delhi CP S.B.K. Singh Flags Slow Case Disposal Under New Criminal Laws

  • Delhi CP Singh demands faster case resolution under new BNSS laws
  • Zones restructure IO teams for closer case supervision
  • BNSS mandates 90-day investigations with 180-day extensions
  • Special Commissioners directed to prioritize pending case reviews
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Delhi's new CP shows dissatisfaction with disposal of cases under new criminal laws

New Delhi Police Commissioner S.B.K. Singh orders urgent review of case disposal delays under BNSS 2023, introduces stricter supervision.

"Disposal of cases within stipulated periods is unsatisfactory and requires personal attention – S.B.K. Singh"

New Delhi, Aug 2

Soon after taking charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner, 1988-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer S.B.K. Singh has expressed dissatisfaction with the disposal of cases and has asked subordinate officers to pay special attention to the issue.

In a letter written to the Special Commissioners of Police, S.B.K. Singh stated that this matter will be reviewed in the next crime review meeting.

Sources said that following the commissioner's letter, one of the zones in Delhi has implemented a solution to ensure timely disposal of cases.

It has been decided that all pending cases and complaints will be closely supervised. Investigation Officers (IOs) will be divided into three groups, and all three inspectors of the police station will take over responsibility for one group each for close supervision. Earlier, only the SHO was responsible for supervision, while the other two inspectors were handling Law and Order arrangements and Investigations, respectively.

CP Delhi, S.B.K. Singh, noted in the letter wrote on Saturday, that during a review of the compliance of NCLs (New Criminal Laws), it was observed that the disposal of cases within the stipulated periods of 60/90 days, as prescribed under the new laws, is unsatisfactory and requires the personal attention of the Special Commissioners of Police.

He further stated that the status will be reviewed in the next Crime Review Meeting.

One officer, on the condition of anonymity, told IANS that the letter has been marked to the Special Commissioners of Police for Law and Order Zone-I, Zone-II, the Transport Range (including Metro, Railway, and Airport units), and SPUWAC (Special Protection Unit for Women and Children).

He added that under the new Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), the police are required to complete investigations within 90 days, with a possible extension of up to 180 days in special cases.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good initiative but implementation is key. We've seen many such announcements before. Will the officers actually follow through or is this just another paperwork exercise?
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Aman W
The new criminal laws are good on paper but our police system needs complete overhaul. More staff, better training and digital systems required. Just dividing IOs won't solve the root problem.
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Shreya B
As someone who's been waiting 8 months for my theft case to move forward, I welcome this news! Hope women's cases get priority too 🙏
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Vikram M
The real test will be high-profile cases involving politicians and wealthy people. Will the same urgency be shown there? Or will this only apply to common citizens?
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Kavya N
They should make case status publicly available online like some states have done. More transparency = more accountability. Why is Delhi lagging behind in this?

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