SRINAGAR: In order to educate the masses on the new three criminal laws Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023, awareness programme was organized today by the District Administration on the directions of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Dr Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat at S P College here.
Besides senior Officers of District Administration, the awareness programme was attended by Principal SP College, HoD Department of Forensics GMC, SDPO Kothibagh, Prosecuting Officer, Assistant LADC, students and others
Speaking on the occasion, Resource persons and other speakers stressed the need of creating awareness among the general public regarding transformative reforms having a positive impact on all in general and specifically on the women and children.
They emphasized that the new criminal laws provide a lot of protection to women and minors through special provisions in the Act.
During the programme, a detailed talk about the three new criminal laws and how they will protect the citizens and ensure transparent & speedy justice were given by the other speakers also.