Amit Shah Reviews New Criminal Laws in Delhi, Stresses Accountability and Efficiency

Amit Shah Reviews New Criminal Laws in Delhi, Stresses Accountability and Efficiency

The review underscores the government’s focus on the practical application of the recently introduced criminal justice reforms in Delhi.

RMN News Delhi Desk
May 6, 2025

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a significant review meeting in New Delhi on the implementation of the three new criminal laws in the national capital. The meeting, held on 5th May 2025, focused on the current status of various new provisions concerning police, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics.

Key officials present included Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta, the Union Home Secretary, Chief Secretary of the National Capital Territory, Commissioner of Delhi Police, Director General of BPR&D, Director of NCRB, and senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the Delhi Government.

Amit Shah stated that the implementation of the new criminal laws, introduced under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is expected to enhance the efficiency and accountability of the police at the grassroots level.

During the meeting, the Home Minister issued several directives to ensure effective implementation:

• Accountability of officers in the implementation of these new laws must be ensured.
• The process of filing charge-sheets within 60 and 90 days must be continuously monitored, with strict adherence to their timelines.
• Efforts should be made to increase the conviction rate in cases of heinous crimes by at least 20 per cent.
• e-Summons should be issued directly from courts, with copies sent to local police stations.
• The appointment process in the Directorate of Prosecution should be expedited.
• Decisions regarding appeals in any case should be made by the Directorate of Prosecution itself.

The review underscores the government’s focus on the practical application of the recently introduced criminal justice reforms in Delhi.