Ensure early implementation of new criminal laws in Puducherry, register FIRs in Tamil language only: Amit Shah to LG

ANI May 13, 2025 361 views

Amit Shah chaired a review meeting to accelerate Puducherry's adoption of India's new criminal laws. He mandated Tamil as the sole language for FIR registrations while allowing translations for non-Tamil speakers. The Home Minister stressed digitizing processes like e-summons and expanding forensic capabilities under the reforms. Senior officials from Puducherry and MHA attended the session discussing police, prison, and court system upgrades.

"FIRs in Puducherry should be registered in Tamil only" – Amit Shah
Ensure early implementation of new criminal laws in Puducherry, register FIRs in Tamil language only: Amit Shah to LG
New Delhi, May 13: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asked Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan to expedite the implementation of three new criminal laws in the Union Territory and ensure registration of FIRs in the Tamil language.

Key Points

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Shah orders weekly reviews of criminal law implementation

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Tamil mandated for FIRs with optional translations

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NAFIS fingerprinting for all arrested criminals

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E-summons and forensics to be prioritized

Shah's direction came in a review meeting of the implementation of three new criminal laws in Puducherry.

The discussion focused on the progress and current status of key provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensic services.

In his address, the Union Home Minister said that Puducherry has done a good job implementing the three new criminal laws brought under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He emphasised the importance of ensuring the early implementation of the new criminal laws.

The Union Home Minister said that First Information Reports (FIRs) in the Puducherry should be registered in Tamil only and arrangements should be made to make it available in other languages to those who require it, a Home Ministry statement mentioned.

He said that the fingerprints of all arrested criminals should be recorded under NAFIS so that the database can be used optimally. He said that only the Director of Prosecution (DoP) should have the right to give legal advice in any case. The Home Minister said that provisions like e-summons, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti and forensics should be fully implemented as soon as possible.

Shah further said that the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the Union Territory of Puducherry should review the progress of implementation of the new criminal laws once a week, the Home Minister every 15 days and the Lieutenant Governor once in a month.

The meeting was attended by the Home Minister of Puducherry, Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary and Director General of Police of the union territory, Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D), Director of the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), along with other senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Puducherry administration.

Reader Comments

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Rajesh K.
Good move by Amit Shah ji! FIRs in Tamil will help common people understand the legal process better. Language should never be a barrier in justice. Hope other states with regional languages also follow this model. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While Tamil FIRs are welcome, what about the non-Tamil speaking population in Puducherry? The 'available in other languages' part needs more clarity. Implementation must be inclusive for all residents.
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Suresh V.
Digital initiatives like e-summons and NAFIS database are much needed reforms. Our police system needs this tech upgrade urgently. Better late than never!
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Lakshmi R.
As someone from Tamil Nadu, I appreciate this decision. But implementation is key - hope they train police personnel properly in these new systems. Often good policies fail due to poor execution at ground level.
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Arjun T.
Weekly reviews by CS/DGP seems excessive. Our officers already have heavy workloads. Instead of frequent meetings, give them resources to implement properly. Quality over quantity of reviews!
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Meena S.
The focus on forensics is commendable! Many cases get stuck due to lack of scientific evidence. Hope this brings faster justice for victims 🙏

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