Official Legislative Archive

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•BUREAU OF POLICE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

•Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India

•New Criminal Laws

•Transforming Justice Delivery Through

•Technology And Transparency

•SUCCESS STORIES OF IMPLEMENTATION

•Success Stories of Implementation

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•तीन नए आपराधिक कानूनों का

•कार्ायान्वर्न औपधनवेधिक र्ुग क े

•कानूनों क े अंत का प्रतीक है। र्ह

•हमारे सं धविान की भावना से प्रेररत है

•और धवकधसत भारत क े संकल्प की

•धििा में एक महत्वपूर्या किम है।

•–श्री नरेन्द्र मोदरी

•प्रिानमंत्ी

•तीन नए आपराधिक कानून 21वीं

•सिी क े सबसे बड़े सु िार हैं और

•सरकार न्ार् प्रर्ाली को जन-कें दधरित

•और वैज्ाधनक बनाने का प्रर्ास कर

•रही है।

•–श्री अममत शाह

•कें रिीर् गृह एवं सहकाररता मंत्ी

•Success Stories of Implementation

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•INDEX

•Story No. State/UTs Page No.

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2025.Given the overwhelming evidence,

•including video surveillance, confession, and

•full recovery, the trial proceeded quickly.

•Srinivas’s plea of guilt allowed the Court to

•take a lenient yet decisive view.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 19th May 2025, the same day as the framing

•of charges, the court delivered its judgment.

•He was convicted under Section 305(a) of

•BNS-2023 and sentenced to two months of

•simple imprisonment and a fine of ₹2000. In

•default of payment, an additional two weeks’

•imprisonment was prescribed. As per Section

•468 BNSS, the detention period from 3rd

•April to 21 st May 2025 was set off against his

sentence.

•Conclusion:

•This case demonstrates how swift police

•response, CCTV surveillance, digital evidence,

•and procedural efficiency under BNSS-2023

•can resolve even urban property theft cases in

•record time. From FIR to conviction, the case

•was closed within 49 days, showcasing India’s

•evolving capability to deliver fast, evidence-

•based justice.

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•STORY NO.-40 : TELANGANA

•Introduction:

•This case demonstrates the efficiency of the

•criminal justice system under the BNS-2023 in

•quickly resolving a motorcycle theft. Prompt

•investigation, the apprehension of a habitual

•offender, and rapid court proceedings led to

•a conviction and sentencing in less than a

month.

•The Incident:

•On 9 th September 2024, at 23:30 hrs, a

•motorcycle theft occurred at Bhavaninagar,

•Kodad Town, Telangana. The incident was

•reported on 12 th September, 2024, by the

•complainant, Dhanush, a resident of Gol

•On 9th September 2024, Dhanush’s Pulsar bike was stolen in Kodad Town, Telangana.

•An FIR was registered on 12th September under Section 303(2) of BNS-2023. Police

•quickly apprehended Chandran, a habitual offender, and recovered the stolen bike. The

•chargesheet was submitted the same day. Charges were framed on 21st September,

•and the Court delivered its verdict on 4th October 2024 — sentencing Chandran to 9

•months of rigorous imprisonment. This case is a powerful example of how BNS-2023

•streamlines justice delivery for repeat offenders within just three weeks of the FIR.

•Thanda, Ananthagiri Mandal. His Pulsar Bike,

•bearing, which was parked in front of his rental

•house, was found missing. Subsequently, FIR

•was registered at Kodad Town Police Station

•under Section 303(2) of BNS, 2023.

•Investigation Progress:

•During the investigation, the police quickly

•identified and interrogated Chandran,

•a habitual offender from the village of

Nelakondapalli.He was found to have the stolen

•motorcycle, leading to his apprehension. The

•investigation was swiftly concluded, and the

•chargesheet was presented before the Court

•on 12th September, 2024.

•Title: Swift Conviction in Motorcycle Theft: Habitual Offender

•Apprehended and Sentenced Under BNS-2023

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•Trial and Conviction:

•The Court proceedings were initiated

promptly.The Judicial Magistrate at Kodad,

•District Suryapet, found Chandran guilty of

•the offence. Accordingly, on 4 th October,

•2024, the accused was convicted for the

•offence punishable under Section 303(2) of

•BNS-2023, and was sentenced to undergo

•imprisonment for 9 months.

•Conclusion:

•This case is a testament to the expedited judicial

•process enabled by BNSS-2023. The quick

•identification of the culprit, recovery of stolen

•property, and rapid trial resulting in conviction

•and sentencing within approximately three

•weeks of the FIR highlight the commitment

•to ensuring swift justice against criminal

•acts, especially those committed by repeat

offenders.

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•STORY NO.-41 : TELANGANA

•Introduction:

•A daring theft in West Godavari District,

•Telangana, could have become just another

•forgotten complaint — but under the

•provisions of BNSS-2023, it transformed into a

•powerful example of timely investigation and

•speedy justice.

•The Incident:

•On 5th October 2024, a complaint was

•lodged at Bhimavaram II Town Police Station

•reporting the theft of a Glamor motorcycle and

•silver anklets. The suspect, Jontha Yadagiri,

•In West Godavari District, Telangana, a theft case involving a Glamor motorcycle and

•silver anklets was reported on 5th October 2024. FIR was registered the same day at

•Bhimavaram II Town Police Station under Section 305 of BNS-2023. The accused, Jontha

•Yadagiri, was apprehended swiftly and confessed to the crime. The chargesheet was

•filed within two days, and charges were framed on 7th October 2024. Just three days

•later, on 10th October 2024, the Court convicted the accused under Section 305 of

•BNS-2023 and sentenced him to one year of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹100,

•with 15 additional days in case of default. This case exemplifies how prompt police

•action and efficient trial proceedings can ensure justice within five days under the BNSS

framework.

•resident of Cherlapally, Hyderabad, had

•absconded with the stolen property. FIR was

•immediately registered under Section 305 of

•BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The Telangana police sprang into action and

•apprehended the accused within 48 hours.

•Yadagiri confessed during interrogation,

•and the police were able to corroborate

•his involvement through evidence. The

•chargesheet was filed on 7th October 2024,

•within two days of the FIR.

•Title: Motorcycle Theft Solved in Record Time — Telangana Delivers

•1-Year Sentence Under BNS-2023

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•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On the same day as chargesheet submission,

•the Court framed charges under Section 306

BNS.The trial proceeded without delay, aided

•by the confession of the accused. All procedural

•mandates under BNSS were strictly followed.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 10th October 2024, just 5 days from the

•date of the crime, the Court convicted Jontha

•Yadagiri under Section 305 of BNS-2023,

•sentencing him to 1 year of imprisonment

•along with a fine of ₹100. An additional 15-day

•imprisonment was imposed in case of default.

•Conclusion:

•This case demonstrates the decisive role of

•BNS-2023 in delivering fast-track justice. From

•FIR to conviction in just five days, Telangana’s

•police and judiciary showcased how modern

•legal provisions can ensure justice is not just

•promised but delivered swiftly.

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•STORY NO.-42 : TELANGANA

•Introduction:

•A distressing case of a minor girl’s kidnapping

•in Telangana was resolved rapidly with a

•combination of forensic support and digital

•evidence capture, demonstrating the

•effectiveness of BNSS and BNS provisions.The

•Incident:

•FIR was registered at PS Marikal under Section

•137(2) BNS for kidnapping of a minor girl.

•Investigation Process:

•Electronic evidence was captured using the

•e-Sakshya platform. A forensic expert visited

•the scene to ensure scientific collection and

•validation of material evidence.

•In Marikal, Telangana, a minor girl’s kidnapping case was solved with scientific support

•and tech-enabled investigation. FIR was registered under Section 137(2) BNS. With

•e-Sakshya and forensic expert assistance, the accused was identified and convicted.

•He received 6 months of imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine. The case demonstrates how

•BNS/BNSS and digital tools ensure child protection and prompt legal action.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed and the case proceeded

•under BNS and BNSS frameworks. The speed

•and clarity of proceedings were commendable.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•The accused was found guilty and convicted.

•The sentence included 6 months of

•imprisonment and a ₹10,000 fine.

•Conclusion:

•This case reflects Telangana Police’s

•commitment to protecting minors through

•evidence-driven investigation. The blend of

•forensic rigor and BNSS speed made this a

•textbook case of swift justice.

•Title: Minor Girl Kidnapping Solved Scientifically — Telangana

•Delivers Swift 6-Month Conviction

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•STORY NO.-43 : UTTAR PRADESH

•In a progressive instance of prompt justice

•delivery under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

•(BNS), 2023, a case registered as FIR at Police

•Station Baraut, District Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh,

•stands out for its swift investigation and

disposal.On 15th July 2024, one Jamal Ahmad,

•a resident of Baraut, approached PS Barout

•and submitted a written complaint alleging

•that around 11:30 AM, while he had parked his

•motorcycle outside the Bank, Nagar Palika,

•an unknown person stole his bag containing

•₹50,000 in cash, ATM card, and PAN card.

•Upon receipt of the complaint, an FIR was

•registered under Section 303(2) and Section

•317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

•The local police promptly began investigation

•by checking nearby CCTV footage and

•interrogating known habitual offenders in the

vicinity.Within 24 hours, the police identified

•and apprehended a 16-year-old juvenile,

•In Baraut, UP, a 16-year-old was convicted for theft of ₹50,000 from outside a bank.

•The FIR, investigation, and trial were all conducted swiftly under BNS and BNSS. Within

•less than two months, the juvenile pleaded guilty and was convicted with fines. The

•Board emphasized reformation over punishment, showcasing the rehabilitative intent

•of India’s new criminal justice framework.

•namely Saras as the suspect.

•During custodial interrogation, the juvenile

•admitted to committing the theft and disclosed

•that he had indeed taken the bag from the

complainant.Based on his confession and

•supporting CCTV evidence, the juvenile was

•produced before the Juvenile Justice Board,

•Bagpat, and was sent to a Juvenile Remand

Home.

•Investigation and Legal Proceedings

•Following standard legal procedure, the

•charge sheet was submitted on 09.08.2024

•by the Investigating Officer. The case was

•taken up for hearing by the Juvenile Board

•on 11.09.2024, and charges were formally

•framed against the juvenile under the relevant

•provisions of the BNS.

•On the same day, the juvenile offender

•Title: Speedy Trial and Reformation: A Model Juvenile Case under

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

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•submitted a written plea of guilty, along

•with a request to the Board for leniency and

•minimal punishment. The Board, considering

•the circumstances of the case, the age of

•the offender, his confession, and his request,

•allowed the plea and pronounced judgment

•on the same day.

•Judgment and Sentence

•The Juvenile Justice Board, Bagpat convicted

•the accused juvenile under the following

•provisions:

•• Section 303(2), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita:

•Theft – Punishable with a fine of ₹1,000 and

imprisonment.

•• Section 317(2), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita:

•Dishonest misappropriation of property –

•Fine of ₹1,000 and imprisonment.

•Additionally, the Board extended the benefits

•under Section 468 of the Bharatiya Nagrik

•Suraksha Sanhita, which ensures safeguards

•the rights of both the victims and juvenile

•offenders, thereby enabling a fair and

•reformative outcome.

•Case Analysis and Significance

•This case showcases the successful

•implementation of new criminal laws aimed at

•ensuring timely justice, especially in juvenile

cases.

•• Key features that highlight the strength of

•the new legal framework include:

•• Efficient Police Investigation: Use of

•surveillance technology and rapid

•identification of the accused.

•• Expedited Judicial Proceedings: From FIR

•to conviction in less than two months.

•• Juvenile Justice Reform: Prioritising

•reformation over retribution, consistent

•with child protection laws.

•• Victim-Centric Approach: Quick resolution

•ensures that victims receive timely

redressal.

•• Legal Safeguards: Provisions like Section

•468 BNSS demonstrate the human rights

•approach embedded in the new system.

•Conclusion

•The Baraut case reflects a milestone in the

•operational success of the Bharatiya Nyaya

•Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita.

•The quick police response, attention to juvenile

•rights, and the fast Court processes create

•model for justice that focuses on the needs of

•citizens, supporting the goals of New India’s

•Justice Reforms

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•STORY NO.-44 : UTTAR PRADESH

•On the night of September 10, 2024, a heinous

•crime shocked the people of Amethi district,

•Uttar Pradesh. A 30-year old local resident

•kidnapped a 4 year old girl and attempted to

•sexually assault her. Thanks to the swift and

•scientific response of the Jayas Police, the

•case became a landmark example of forensic

•led justice, culminating in conviction within 97

•days a powerful symbol of timely justice under

•BNSS 2023.

•Immediate Action and FIR

•The FIR was promptly lodged on September 11,

•2024, at Jayas Police Station, Amethi. Multiple

•charges were registered under the BNS-2023:

•Sections 118(1), 65(2), 332(a), and 137(2), and

•under Sections 5(m) and 6 of the POCSO Act,

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2012.Police swiftly arrested the accused

•In Amethi district, Uttar Pradesh, a 4-year-old girl was kidnapped and assaulted on 10th

•September 2024. FIR was registered the next day under POCSO and BNS sections.

•A forensic-led investigation uncovered key evidence through medical reports, CDR

•analysis, victim testimony, and scientific matching of samples. The charge sheet was

•filed within 3 days, and trial concluded within 97 days. On 16th December 2024, the

•accused, Jayesh@ chunnu, was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under

•the POCSO Act and multiple terms under BNS provisions. This case sets a benchmark for

•child-centric, scientifically anchored justice under India’s new laws.

•the same night and initiated a scientifically

•coordinated investigation.

•Forensic & Technical Investigation: The

•Backbone of Justice

•The police prioritized forensic evidence to

•build a water-tight case.

•Key elements included:

•• Medical Examination: It was conducted

•immediately, which confirmed physical

•assault and corroborated the attempted

•rape charge. The forensic report served as

•primary evidence.

•• Crime Scene Processing: A district forensic

•team visited the location, they collected

•biological samples, soil traces, and

•Title: Justice in 97 Days: A Forensic-led Investigation Brings Closure

•in Amethi

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•fingerprints, later matched to the accused.

•• Call Detail Record (CDR) Analysis: The

•accused’s mobile records and tower

•locations located him near the crime

•scene at the SOL. Digital footprints added

•precision to the investigation.

•• Witness Testimonies: Locals identified

•suspicious movements on the accused.

•Their statements were recorded under

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•Section 161 and were consistent with

•forensic findings.

•• Victim’s Deposition: With utmost sensitivity

•and psychological support, the child

•testified under Section 164. Her brave and

•clear identification of the accused added

•decisive weight to the prosecution’s case.

•Rapid Judicial Process

•• Charge Sheet Filed: 14th September 2024 –

•within 3 days of FIR

•• Charges Framed: 15th October 2024

•• Judgment Delivered: 16th December 2024

•The trial was held in a special POCSO court.

•Forensic expert and medical professionals

•provided detailed and coherent testimonies

•that supported the case.

•Judgment and Sentencing

•The Court convicted Jayesh @ chunnu of the

•following:

•• Life imprisonment (20 years) under POCSO

•Act, with a fine of ₹50,000

•• 5 years RI + ₹5,000 fine under Section

•137(2) BNS

•• 3 years RI + ₹3,000 fine under Section 118(1)

•BNS

•• 7 years RI + ₹10,000 fine under Section

•332(a) BNS

•Conclusion

•This case exemplifies how scientific

•investigation, forensic tools, and legal

•efficiency can deliver swift justice, especially

•in sensitive cases involving child victims. The

•Amethi police and judiciary’s synergy under

•the new criminal laws offers a blueprint for

•high-quality, victim-centered justice.

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•STORY NO.-45 : UTTAR PRADESH

•On 13th July 2024, a serious complaint of child

•sexual assault was reported at Police Station

•Kuthond, District Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. The

•matter involved a minor girl, aged 11, who

•alleged sexual assault by a known individual,

•Chaggan Singh. Acting promptly, the police

•registered FIR, invoking serious charges under:

•• Section 5 (l) & (m) of the POCSO Act, 2012,

•which pertain to aggravated penetrative

•sexual assault,

•• Section 6 of the POCSO Act, which

•provides for rigorous punishment for such

•aggravated offences, and

•• Section 64 (1) and Section 66 of the

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which

•deal with sexual assault on children and

•prescribed punishment, respectively.

•• The case was taken with utmost

•seriousness, and the investigation was

•On 13th July 2024, an 11-year-old girl from Jalaun, UP, reported sexual assault by a known

•offender, Chaggan Singh. FIR was registered under Sections 5(m), 6 of POCSO and

•Sections 64(1), 66 of BNS-2023. The police swiftly collected forensic and testimonial

•evidence, including the victim’s statement under Section 183 BNSS. The chargesheet

•was filed promptly, and judgment was delivered in just 90 days. On 25th October 2024,

•Chaggan Singh was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment. This case is a

•powerful example of victim-focused, timely justice enabled by new legal reforms.

•completed within a time-bound framework.

•The Investigating Officer ensured that the

•victim’s statement was recorded under

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•Section 24 of the POCSO Act, maintaining

•child-sensitive procedures. Forensic

•evidence was collected and corroborated

•with witness statements. The charge sheet

•was filed swiftly, showcasing the efficient

•functioning of law enforcement under the

•reformed criminal procedure laws.

•• The matter was presented before the

•Additional District Judge/Special Judge

•POCSO, Jalaun. Recognizing the sensitivity

•of the offence and the trauma endured by

•the victim, the Hon’ble Court prioritized

•the trial, ensuring no procedural delays or

•unwarranted adjournments.

•The prosecution produced strong medical

•and testimonial evidence, including the

•Title: Swift Justice Delivered in POCSO Case under Bharatiya Nyaya

•Sanhita – A Model from Jalaun, UP

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•child’s statement recorded under Section 183

•Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. On

•25th October 2024, within just 2 months and

•30 days of FIR registration, the Court convicted

•Chaggan Singh, awarding him rigorous

•imprisonment for 20 years under Section 6 of

•the POCSO Act, along with additional penalties

•under Section 66 of BNS.

•Key Highlights:

•• FIR registered at PS Kuthond, Jalaun on

13.07.2024.

•• Sections invoked:

•» Section 5(l)(m), Section 6 – POCSO Act,

•2012

•» Section 64(1), Section 66 – Bharatiya

•Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

•• Charge sheet filed within statutory time;

•evidence was comprehensive and credible.

•• Judgment delivered by Special Judge

•POCSO in just 2 months and 30 days.

•• Sentence: 20 years rigorous imprisonment,

•reflecting seriousness of crime.

•Conclusion

•The case demonstrates the powerful synergy

•between new criminal laws, sensitive policing,

•and committed judiciary. With quick FIR

•registration, timely investigation, and a fast-

•track trial, this case embodies the core goals

•of the POCSO Act and BNS 2023 — victim-

•centric justice, speed, and deterrence.

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•STORY NO.-46 : UTTAR PRADESH

•Introduction

•Based on a serious complaint received at

•Police Station Ekdil, District Etawah, an FIR was

•registered under Section 65(2) of the Bharatiya

•Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 5(m)/6 of

•the POCSO Act. The complaint alleged that a

•minor girl, aged below 12 years, was subjected

•to aggravated sexual assault by the accused,

•who was known to her. The police conducted

•a prompt and scientific investigation under the

•new criminal laws, which led to the accused

•being sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for

life.

•The Incident

•On 29.08.2024, Smt. Deepika submitted a

•complaint at Police Station Ekdil, District

•Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Based on this

•complaint, an FIR was registered under Section

•65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and

•Sections 5(m) and 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012.

•During the investigation, the police conducted

•a swift and scientific inquiry, recorded

•A complaint at Police Station Ekdil, Etawah, led to the registration of an FIR under Section

•65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 5(m)/6 of the POCSO Act. It alleged

•aggravated sexual assault of a girl under 12 by a known accused. A swift and scientific

•investigation under the new criminal laws resulted in the accused being sentenced to

•life imprisonment.

•statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the

•BNSS, collected CCTV footage, and carried

•out relentless monitoring. These efforts led

•to the accused being sentenced to rigorous

•imprisonment for life.

•Investigation Process

•Immediately after the registration of the FIR,

•the police formed a Special Investigation Team

•(SIT) led by a senior officer. The minor survivor

•was taken for a medical examination. Her

•statement under Section 180 of the BNSS was

•recorded by a female officer in the presence

•of a child welfare counsellor, followed by a

•statement under Section 183 BNSS before a

•Judicial Magistrate.

•The police made commendable efforts to

•preserve the crime scene and collect material

•and forensic evidence, including medical

•reports, blood samples, and DNA swabs.

•Electronic evidence from nearby CCTV

•cameras and mobile location records was also

•gathered promptly.

•Title: Swift Conviction under POCSO Act and BNS: A Model Case

•from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

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•In line with the guidelines issued under the

•POCSO Act and recent procedural reforms

•under the new criminal laws, the child-friendly

•investigation ensured minimal trauma to the

survivor.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process

•The charge sheet was filed within 12 days of FIR

registration.The trial was conducted in a fast-

•track special court. During the proceedings, the

•prosecution presented ten witnesses, including

•the medical officer, investigating officer, the

•victim’s mother, and a forensic expert.

•The trial court conducted the proceedings in-

•camera to maintain the privacy and dignity of

•the child survivor. Psychological support was

•provided throughout, and witness protection

•mechanisms were in place to prevent any

•influence or intimidation by the accused

•or their associates. The court delivered the

•judgment on 03.04.2025.

•Conviction and Sentencing

•Based on overwhelming documentary, medical,

•and forensic evidence, the court convicted the

•accused under all the applicable sections. The

•judge observed that such heinous acts against

•innocent children shake the conscience of

•society and must be dealt with sternly.

•Key Highlights and Analysis

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1.Time-bound Investigation and Trial: The

•FIR was registered, the investigation

•completed, and the charge sheet filed

•within 60 days. The trial concluded swiftly

•under fast-track mode, reinforcing the

•government’s commitment to timely

justice.

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2.Integration of BNS and POCSO: This case is

•among the early examples where provisions

•of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita were

•effectively applied alongside the POCSO

•Act, demonstrating a seamless transition

•into the new criminal law regime.

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3.Victim-Centric Approach: A sensitive and

•child-friendly approach was maintained

•throughout the investigation and

trial.Special emphasis was laid on the

•psychological well-being and dignity of the

survivor.

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4.Use of Forensics and Technology: DNA

•evidence, CCTV footage, and mobile

•tracking played a crucial role in establishing

•the chain of events. Scientific investigation

•significantly enhanced the credibility of the

prosecution.

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5.Judicial Sensitivity and Coordination:

•Effective coordination between the police,

•prosecution, medical officers, and judiciary

•ensured that the case did not suffer from

•procedural delays. The judge prioritized

•the case, allowing daily hearings.

•Conclusion

•The case from Ekdil, Etawah sets a benchmark

•in the effective enforcement of child protection

•laws and showcases the proactive role of law

•enforcement agencies under the new criminal

•justice system. The swift conviction and

•stringent sentencing send a strong deterrent

•message to perpetrators of such heinous

crimes.

•This case should be documented and

•studied by police training academies and

•legal professionals as a success story

•where procedural integrity, inter-agency

•coordination, victim sensitivity, and judicial

•resolve converged to deliver timely justice.

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•STORY NO.-47 : UTTARAKHAND

•Introduction:

•In the scenic city of Dehradun, a burglary could

•have easily been lost amid routine police files.

•Instead, this case became a model for how

•quick police action, forensic thoroughness,

•and judicial efficiency can swiftly close petty

•property crimes under the BNS-2023.

•The Incident:

•On 7th November 2024, an unknown individual

•broke into a residence, stealing ₹9,000 in cash

•and a mobile phone. The victims reported the

•crime immediately, and FIR was registered

•under Section 305(A) BNS.

•Synopsis:

•In Dehradun, a house burglary occurred on 7th November 2024 involving theft of

•₹9,000 and a mobile phone. Police identified the suspect within days, recovered the

•stolen property, and filed the chargesheet by 5th January 2025. Charges were framed

•shortly thereafter. On 28th February 2025, 114 days after FIR registration, the accused

•was convicted and sentenced to time already served, along with ₹3,000 fine. This

•case highlights how BNSS-2023 enables prompt resolution of minor property offences,

•reinforcing accountability with procedural discipline.

•Investigation Process:

•Police investigators wasted no time.

•They quickly identified the accused using

•neighbourhood intelligence and tracked him

•down within days. The stolen items were

•recovered in full. Detailed seizure memos

•were prepared, forensic photographs were

•taken, and witness testimonies were recorded,

•ensuring a comprehensive evidence base.

•Following procedural timelines under BNSS-

•2023, the chargesheet was submitted within

•60 days on 5th January 2025.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed promptly after the

•chargesheet was filed. The Fast-Track Court

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•initiated hearings without delay. Witnesses,

•seizure officers, and recovery documentation

•were presented sequentially, allowing the trial

•to proceed uninterrupted.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 28th February 2025, the Court delivered its

•verdict 114 days after the FIR registration. The

•accused was convicted and imprisoned, along

•with a ₹3,000 fine.

•Conclusion:

•In less than four months, this property

•offence was thoroughly investigated, tried,

•and concluded, underscoring the efficiency

•and seriousness that BNSS-2023 brings

•even to minor criminal cases. The seamless

•coordination between police investigation

•and judicial process reflects India’s growing

•capacity for fast-track justice across all offence

levels.

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•STORY NO.-48 : UTTARAKHAND

•Introduction:

•This case from Uttarakhand demonstrates the

•quick and decisive action of the criminal justice

•system in securing a conviction for illegal arms

•possession under both the Arms Act and the

•new BNS-2023. The rapid investigation and

•trial led to a judgment within a few months of

•the incident.

•The Incident:

•On the night of 9 th August, 2024, the

•accused, Sanjay alias Sanju, 25 years old,

•was found in illegal possession of a Khukri.

•Following this discovery, FIR was promptly

•registered at Police Station Jharauli, District

•Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, under Section 4, 25

•On 9th August 2024, in Bageshwar district, Police found Sanjay alias Sanju in possession

•of a Khukri. FIR was registered under the Arms Act and BNS-2023 Sections 351(2) and

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352.He was arrested immediately. The chargesheet was filed on 8th September, charges

•framed on 21st September, and the conviction delivered on 21st October 2024. Sanjay

•was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment and fined ₹12,000 across multiple charges.

•This case demonstrates how BNS-2023 ensures swift sentencing even for weapons-

•related offences, reinforcing rule of law in sensitive areas.

•of the Arms Act and Sections 351(2), 352 of

•BNS-2023.

•Investigation Progress:

•Upon being found with the illegal weapon,

•Sanjay was immediately arrested on 9th August,

•2024, and the investigation commenced. The

•police acted swiftly, and the chargesheet was

•submitted to the trial court on 8 th September,

•2024, within 60 days of the FIR registration.

•Trial and Conviction:

•The legal proceedings moved rapidly. On 21 st

•September, 2024, the Learned Trial Court

•framed the charges against the accused. Less

•than a month later, on 21 st October, 2024, the

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•accused was convicted for possessing illegal

•arms under the Arms Act and relevant sections

•of BNS-2023. The conviction included charges

•under the Arms Act and relevant sections of BNS-

•2023, leading to the following punishments:

•six months of simple imprisonment and a

•fine of ₹5,000 under Section 4/25 Arms Act;

•six months of simple imprisonment and a fine

•of ₹5,000 under Section 351(2) BNS; and six

•months of simple imprisonment and a fine of

•₹2,000 under Section 352 BNS.

•Conclusion:

•This case highlights the expedited nature of

•justice delivery in Uttarakhand under the new

•BNSS-2023 and the existing Arms Act. The

•prompt arrest, timely filing of the chargesheet,

•and quick trial process culminating in conviction

•and sentencing within just over two months of

•the incident, underscore the commitment to

•enforcing law and order efficiently.

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•STORY NO.-49 : WEST BENGAL

•Introduction:

•In Joynagar, West Bengal, a minor girl’s horrific

•rape and murder shocked the region, igniting

•widespread public protests and demands

•for immediate justice. It is one of the fastest

•capital punishment convictions in West

•Bengal’s judicial history under the BNS-2023

•and POCSO Act. It demonstrates how India’s

•justice system can now respond to the gravest

•crimes with scientific precision and unmatched

speed.

•The Incident:

•On 4th October 2024, a minor girl was reported

•missing from her residence in Joynagar, North

•24 Parganas. The next day, her lifeless body

•was discovered near a police outpost in

•Kultali, barely a short distance from her home.

•In Joynagar, West Bengal, a minor girl went missing on 4th October 2024. Her body

•was tragically found near a police outpost the next day, sparking public outrage. A

•7-member SIT was formed by the West Bengal government on 7th October. Scientific

•evidence and community cooperation led to the arrest of 19-year-old Sardar. Charges

•were framed under BNS-2023 and POCSO. The chargesheet was filed on 30th October,

•and on 9th December 2024, within just 65 days, he was convicted. This case showcases

•fast, coordinated, and compassionate investigation in a high-sensitivity crime.

•The brutal nature of the crime, involving both

•sexual assault and murder, sent shockwaves

•across the community, prompting immediate

•protests and intense public outcry.

•Recognising the urgency and public

•sensitivity, the West Bengal government

•quickly constituted a Special Investigation

•Team (SIT) comprising seven senior officers on

•7th October 2024 to ensure a fast and effective

investigation.FIR was registered at Joynagar

•Police Station under Sections 64, 66, and 103(1)

•of BNS-2023 and Section 6 of the POCSO Act.

•Investigation Process:

•The SIT conducted its investigation with

•exceptional speed, professionalism, and

•scientific rigour. Forensic teams thoroughly

•processed the crime scene, collected biological

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•samples, and secured digital, medical, and

•circumstantial evidence. The post-mortem

•examination conclusively confirmed sexual

•assault followed by homicidal violence.

•Within days, Sardar, a 19-year-old resident,

•emerged as the prime suspect. Forensic DNA

•analysis directly linked him to the victim,

•while mobile tower location data, witness

•testimonies, and recovery of key physical

•evidence built a compelling, airtight case.

•The SIT filed a comprehensive chargesheet

•on 30 th October 2024, just 25 days after FIR

•registration, setting a new benchmark in

•adhering to BNSS’s fast-track mandates.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The trial commenced on 5 th November 2024

•before the POCSO Court in Baruipur. Fast-track

•protocols were strictly followed, with daily

•hearings conducted to protect the dignity

•of the victim’s family while ensuring swift

justice.The prosecution presented conclusive

•evidence: DNA profiles, forensic records, post-

•mortem findings, and eyewitness depositions.

•The trial was completed in just 21 working

•days, a rare feat for such a grave and complex

offence.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 9 th December, 2024, 62 days after the

•offence, the Hon’ble Court delivered its verdict,

•declaring the crime in the “Rarest of Rare”

category.The Court awarded the sentence

•under BNS 2023.

•Conclusion:

•This case will be remembered as a historic

•milestone — delivering a death penalty

•judgment within just 62 days of the crime. It

•reflects how India’s reformed criminal justice

•system under BNS-2023 and the POCSO

•Act can deliver uncompromising, victim-

•centred, and science-backed justice with

•unprecedented speed. The message is clear:

•the most brutal crimes will be met with the

•swiftest and most severe legal consequences

•under India’s modernised legal framework.

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•STORY NO.-50 : WEST BENGAL

•“Science’s voice is more powerful than

Silence.” This is the belief that guided ASP

•Seema Pahuja of the CBI in one of the most

•complex and emotionally wrenching cases

•of recent times — the rape and murder of a

•young postgraduate medical student at R.G.

•Kar Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, on 9th

•August 2024.

•The nation awoke to shock and grief. The date,

•9th August, holds a grim reminder in history:

•Nagasaki in 1945. In 2024, it echoed again, this

•time as a haunting symbol of a brutal crime

•that claimed the life of a promising doctor

•while on duty. But in this case, justice did not

•wait for history to repeat itself. It was forged

•swiftly through meticulous forensic science

•and a tenacious investigation.

•The Crime That Shook the Campus

•The victim, a young doctor in the chest medicine

•The rape and murder of a young doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College shook Kolkata. ASP

•Seema Pahuja of the CBI led an exemplary investigation using multi-layered forensic

•methods, including DNA, CCTV, and mobile data, to convict civic volunteer Vijay Roy.

•The trial, backed by over 300 exhibits, culminated in a conviction under Sections 64, 66,

•and 103(1) of BNS. The judge lauded the role of science and sincerity in ensuring justice.

•department, had returned to her duty on the

•night of August 8, 2024. Her mother last spoke

•to her at 11:15 PM. By the next morning, she

•was found lifeless, semi-nude, bloodied, and

•bearing signs of sexual assault, on a mattress

•in the seminar room of her own department.

•Initial confusion and local police missteps

•prompted a public outcry. The State

•Government quickly formed a Special

•Investigation Team (SIT). However, as the

•gravity of the case deepened, the Hon’ble

•Calcutta High Court ordered a handover to the

CBI.

•A Woman of Resolve: ASP Seema

•Pahuja Enters

•ASP Seema Pahuja, experienced with a keen

•eye for forensic detail and a deep empathy

•for the victim’s family’s call for justice took

charge.Her first step was to deconstruct the

•Title: Justice on the Dais: How Forensic Precision and CBI Grit Solved

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•disorder of preliminary inquiry and reconstruct

•facts based on solid scientific principles.

•A complete chain of custody was re-established.

Mrs.Pahuja ensured that evidence from the

•crime scene, including clothing, blood-stained

•bedding, and electronic devices, was sealed

•and sent to the Central Forensic Science

•Laboratory (CFSL), Kolkata and AIIMS Kalyani

•for cross-verification. Seizure memos, hash

•values, and digital trails were meticulously

logged.

•Science Leads the Way

•FSL teams examined vaginal swabs, clothing

•fibers, pubic hairs, and blood samples using

•DNA profiling. The DNA report became a

•decisive turning point linking the accused Vijay

•Roy, a civic volunteer posted at the hospital,

•to the crime.

•What made the case groundbreaking was the

•multi-layered forensic collaboration:

•• Crime Scene Reconstruction by FSL experts

•was aided by digital photography, sketch

•maps, and 3D visualisation of the seminar

room.

•• CCTV footage from multiple hospital angles

•was extracted, hashed, and synchronized

•to reconstruct the accused’s movement in

•the crucial hours.

•Mobile tower data and call detail records (CDRs)

•placed Vijay Roy at the scene, debunking his

alibi.

•Importantly, ASP Seema Pahuja secured expert

•opinions from multiple FMT experts, including

•from AIIMS, New Delhi, to validate injury

•patterns, the cause of death, and whether

•death could have occurred from suicidal

•hanging (as the accused initially suggested).

•All forensic paths converged toward the same

•conclusion, homicide with sexual assault.

•Breaking the Silence

•ASP Seema Pahuja’s interrogation technique,

•combining behavioral analysis with

•psychological profiling, led to key disclosures.

•Not only did Vijay Roy break under sustained

•questioning, but his partially erased phone

•data and social media interactions also

•revealed motives and prior familiarity with the

•victim’s routine.

•Seema Pahuja is investigative efforts extended

•beyond primary acused. She broadened the

•net, arresting the then principal of RG Kar

•Medical College and the local police officer

•for alleged dereliction of duty and tampering

•of evidence. She retrieved the cremation

•certificate, hospital duty rosters, morgue

•records, and even eyewitness testimony from

•housekeeping and security staff who had been

•too afraid to speak earlier.

•Justice Delivered

•The trial began under tight security, in-camera,

•and fast-tracked. The prosecution, armed

•with 50 witnesses and over 300 exhibits,

•including 40 scientific documents, presented

•an airtight case. The defence attempted to

•weaken timelines and question the integrity of

evidence.But forensic consistency stood firm.

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•The Court held Vijay Roy guilty under Sections

•64, 66, and 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya

•Sanhita (BNS), sentencing him to rigorous

imprisonment.

•In his judgment, the Learned Additional

•Sessions Judge Anirban Das (noted,)

•“This Court commends the exhaustive

•forensic methodology and scientific sincerity

•with which the investigation was led by ASP

•Seema Pahuja. Science proved what words

•could not. Justice was not just done — it was

•demonstrated through evidence.”

•A Role Model for Investigators

•This case set new standards for medico-legal

•collaboration, timely forensic response, and

•dignified victim-cantered investigation. For

•ASP Seema Pahuja, it was not just a case. It

•was a mission to honour the young doctor’s

•life with the justice she deserved.

•In a world where public trust in policing is

•often strained, this case stands as a beacon

•of how science, professionalism, and empathy

•can coalesce into swift justice.

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•STORY NO.-1 : ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS

•Introduction:

•In the serene Andaman & Nicobar Islands,

•behind a forged identity, lay a complex cross-

•border immigration fraud orchestrated by a

•repeat offender from Bangladesh. This case

•showcases how BNS-2023 (Bharatiya Nyaya

•Sanhita, 2023) and the Foreigners Act enabled

•Indian authorities to uncover, document, and

•prosecute multi-layered offences involving

•illegal entry, identity fraud, and impersonation

•in record time.

•The Incident:

•On 22 nd November 2024, officials at Port

•Blair Airport intercepted a suspicious woman

•In Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, a Bangladeshi repeat offender, Afreen Alias

•Nazia, was caught attempting to enter India with a forged Aadhaar card. Her real identity

•was uncovered through digital verification, exposing her repeated illegal entries since

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2010.The investigation unearthed her use of a Bangladeshi passport, SIM card, and

•forged Indian doc`uments. Charges under BNS and the Foreigners Act were framed on

•29th April 2025, and the Hon’ble Court convicted her on the same day. Her sentence

•aligned with time already served in custody. This case showcases India’s enhanced

•capacity to prosecute sophisticated cross-border identity fraud using digital forensics

•and coordinated policing under BNS-2023.

•travelling under the identity of Afreen. Upon

•verification, UIDAI authorities confirmed that

•her Aadhaar card was forged. The woman

•ultimately revealed her real identity as Afreen

•Alias Nazia, daughter of Mumtaz, a Bangladeshi

•national and repeat offender.

•Investigation Process:

•Interrogation revealed that Afreen had illegally

•entered India multiple times since 2010. She

•had previously been convicted and deported

•from West Bengal (Case under the Foreigners

•Act). Despite repatriation, she re-entered India

•with assistance from a human trafficker named

Gaurav.Digital evidence from her mobile phone

•Title: Cross-Border Illegal Entry & Identity Fraud: Swift Conviction for

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•revealed photographs of her Bangladeshi

•passport, a Bangladeshi SIM card, and booking

•details for SpiceJet tickets purchased under

•false identity credentials.

•Further investigation revealed that Afreen

•attempted deep integration into Indian society

•by marrying an Indian national in Ahmedabad

•in 2016 and working as a domestic helper in

Mumbai.This deliberate concealment of her

•true identity established clear grounds under

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•Section 340(2) of BNS for identity document

•forgery, and under Sections 318(4) & 336(3)

•of BNS for fraudulent representation and

•unauthorised movement.

•The PS C&EO, South Andaman meticulously

•documented the case, with timely filing of both

•primary and supplementary chargesheets to

•ensure comprehensive legal coverage under

•the Foreigners Act and BNS-2023.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed on 29 th April 2025

•under Sections 14/14C of the Foreigners

•Act and multiple provisions of BNS. The

•Court acknowledged the overwhelming

•documentary and digital evidence presented

•by the prosecution, leaving no room for

ambiguity.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On the exact day charges were framed, 29 th

•April 2025, the Hon’ble Court convicted the

accused.Since she was awaiting repatriation

•at the Open Distress Camp in Prothrapur,

•sentencing was aligned with the custody

•period already undergone, reflecting strict

•compliance with immigration and criminal law.

•Conclusion:

•This case highlights India’s evolving ability

•to tackle sophisticated illegal immigration

•networks under BNS-2023. The use of forged

•Indian documents by a repeat offender

•was exposed through coordinated digital,

•forensic, and procedural rigour. The swift

•framing of charges and same-day conviction

•reflect how India’s criminal justice system is

•now fully equipped to handle even complex

•international crimes with scientific precision

•and speed.

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•STORY NO.-2 : ASSAM

•Introduction:

•In Sivasagar, Assam, a small-scale theft

•attempt was a perfect example of how India’s

•reformed criminal justice system under BNSS-

•2023 delivers fast, scientifically backed justice,

•even for petty property offences. The use of

•technology, strict procedural timelines, and

•limited adjournments ensured that this case

•moved swiftly from arrest to conviction.

•The Incident:

•On 20th July 2024, at approximately 7:00 AM,

•two security guards, Anirban and Vishnu,

•apprehended a suspect attempting to steal

•copper pipes from air conditioners installed

•In Sivasagar, Assam, a petty theft involving copper pipes from an office AC unit was

•solved with scientific precision. Caught red-handed by security guards on 20th July

•2024, the accused was charged under Section 303(2) of BNS. The seizure process was

•video-documented using the e-Sakshya application, eliminating chances of hostile

witnesses.The chargesheet was filed within 10 days, and charges were framed in 37

days.The Court sentenced the accused to 6 months simple imprisonment and ₹5,000

•fine within just 89 days of FIR. This case highlights the swift, tech-enabled justice system

•even for minor property offences under BNS-2023.

•at the rear side of the accounts office in

Sivasagar.The guards caught him red-handed

•and immediately informed local authorities. A

•few broken copper pipes were also recovered

•from the accused’s possession. The FIR was

•promptly registered on 21st July 2024 under

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•Section 303(2) of the BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation was conducted with scientific

rigour.The seizure of stolen copper pipes was

•videographed using the newly introduced

•e-Sakshya application, as mandated under

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•Section 105 of BNSS. This digital documentation

•fully transparentized the seizure procedure,

•eliminating the risk of hostile seizure witnesses

•Title: Copper Pipe Theft Attempt Solved with Scientific Evidence:

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•and strengthening the prosecution’s case.

•Witness statements from the security

•guards were recorded immediately. Forensic

•photographs of the recovered copper pipes

•were taken, and the whole chain of custody

•records were meticulously maintained.

•Copies of case documents were supplied to

•the accused within 14 days of appearance,

•complying with Section 230 BNSS.

•The chargesheet was filed remarkably

•quickly on 31st July 2024, just 10 days after

•FIR registration, showcasing disciplined

•adherence to BNSS procedural timelines.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 27 th August 2024, charges were formally

•framed under Section 303(2) BNS, within the

•time limit prescribed by Section 250 BNSS.

•The trial progressed under strict Fast-Track

•Court protocols. As per Section 346 BNSS, no

•more than two adjournments were permitted,

•ensuring uninterrupted daily proceedings.

•The scientific seizure videography, immediate

•witness testimonies, and complete recovery of

•stolen material left no ambiguity.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 18 th October 2024, precisely 89 days

•after the FIR, the Hon’ble Court delivered its

verdict.Considering the accused’s young

•age, the limited value of the stolen property,

•and his first-time offence, the Court adopted

•a balanced approach. He was sentenced

•to 6 months of simple imprisonment and a

•fine of ₹5000. In default of a fine, additional

•imprisonment was prescribed.

•Conclusion:

•This case exemplifies how BNS-2023 has

•transformed even minor property offence trials

•into efficient, transparent, and scientifically

•documented processes. With charges framed

•within 37 days and judgment pronounced in

•just under 3 months, this success story reflects

•India’s growing capacity for rapid, victim-

•sensitive, and scientifically anchored justice

•delivery, no matter the scale of the offence.

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•STORY NO.-3 : ASSAM

•Introduction:

•In the village of Nakhola Grant, Assam, what

•began as a house theft led to an impressively

•efficient investigation and conviction under

•the BNSS-2023. Through the use of digital

•seizure technology, vigilant community

•members, and disciplined judicial procedures,

•this case became an example of how even

•minor property offences can no longer linger

unresolved.

•The Incident:

•On 25 th August 2024, some unknown

•miscreants entered the complainant, Sabina’s

•House and stole two mobile phones. The FIR

•was registered on 26th August 2024 at Jagiroad

•Police Station under Section 305 of BNS-2023.

•The crime initially involved unknown offenders,

•In Jagiroad, Assam, the theft of two mobile phones on 25th August 2024 led to a swift

•conviction within four months. The accused was caught attempting to sell the phones,

•and digital evidence was secured through the e-Sakshya app. Charges were framed

•within 42 days, and the trial concluded efficiently with minimal adjournments. On 30th

•December 2024, the accused was sentenced to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment and

•fined ₹2,000. This case demonstrates how community vigilance, digital documentation,

•and streamlined trial procedures under BNSS-2023 ensure timely justice for property

crimes.

•but swift local coordination would quickly

•identify the culprit.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation proceeded with remarkable

•coordination between police and vigilant

locals.Based on local intelligence, witnesses

•Aslam and Zameer reported suspicious activity

•when the accused, Irfan, attempted to sell

•the stolen mobile phones in nearby villages.

•Upon receiving this information, police swiftly

•apprehended the accused and recovered both

•mobile phones.

•The seizure process was video-graphed

•using the newly introduced e-Sakshya

•application, as mandated under Section 105

BNS.This digital documentation provided

•unimpeachable evidence, ensuring the seizure

•Title: Mobile Theft Solved Through Digital Seizure: Assam Secures

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•witnesses did not turn hostile and the Court

•was fully convinced about the authenticity of

•the recovery process.

•All procedural mandates under BNSS were

•strictly followed. The chargesheet was filed

•on 25th September 2024, within the statutory

period.Under Section 230 BNSS, copies of the

•chargesheet were supplied to the accused

•within 14 days of his appearance, ensuring no

•procedural delays.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 8 th October 2024, charges were formally

•framed under Section 250 BNSS. The trial

•proceeded with precision under Fast-

•Track Court provisions. No more than two

•adjournments were permitted as per Section

•346 BNSS, and arguments were concluded

•without procedural hurdles. Following Section

•258 BNSS, the judgment was delivered within

•30 days of the final argument.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 30 th December 2024, approximately 126

•days from FIR registration, the Court delivered

•its judgment. Irfan was convicted under

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•Section 305(A) of BNS and sentenced to 3

•years of rigorous imprisonment and 3 years

•under Section 331(4) BNS. A fine of ₹2,000

•was imposed, with an additional one-month

•imprisonment in case of default. The sentences

•were ordered to run concurrently.

•Conclusion:

•This case demonstrates the power of

•digital evidence, community vigilance, and

•disciplined trial timelines under BNSS-2023.

•From FIR to conviction in just over four

•months, with charges framed within 42 days

•and trial concluded efficiently, this success

•story reflects the precision and seriousness

•with which India’s justice system handles even

•property offences under its reformed criminal

•law framework.

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•STORY NO.-4 : BIHAR

•On the fateful night of July 16, 2024, a brutal

•crime shook Saran district, Bihar. A mother

•and her two daughters were attacked in their

•sleep, leaving three dead and one gravely

injured.But in a remarkable display of scientific

•investigation, swift policing, and the new

•BNSS 2023 framework, justice was delivered

•within just 50 days the first such conviction in

•the country under the new law.

•On the night of 16/17 July 2024, Shanti Devi

•(complainant), along with her husband

•Rameshwar Singh and two daughters Shalini

•Kumari (age 17 years) and Sabha Kumari (age

•15 years) were sleeping on the terrace after

•In India’s first conviction under the BNS-2023, a gruesome triple murder case from

•Saran, Bihar, involving the brutal killing of two minor girls and their father, was solved

•and sentenced in just 50 days. On 17th July 2024, FIR was registered after accused

•Himanshu alias Mohan and Jay Kumar fatally stabbed Shalini Kumari, her sister Sabha,

•and their father, in a premeditated act of caste-violence and unrequitted love. Forensic

•evidence including biological samples, DNA analysis, digital recovery of the murder

•weapon, and eyewitness testimony from survivor Shanti Devi led to airtight charges

•under Sections 103(1), 109(1), and 329(4) of BNS. The trial commenced on 13th August

•and concluded with conviction by 3rd September 2024. On 5th September, the Hon’ble

•District & Sessions Judge sentenced both accused to life imprisonment with additional

•rigorous imprisonment and fines. This landmark case marks the first life sentence in

•India under BNS-2023, driven by DNA-led investigation and rapid prosecution, setting a

•powerful precedent for scientific justice in heinous crimes.

•having dinner. Close to 02 a.m., two young

•men (the accused) climbed onto the roof with

•the help of a brick wall into the house of the

complainant.Meanwhile, the complainant’s

•daughter, Shalini Kumari woke up and one of

•the accused, Mohan alias Himanshu Kumar

•village and post Rasulpur, District Saran, was

•identified by her. The second accused Jay

•Kumar son of Munil Ram was also identified

•by her. She protested their unsolicited arrival

•on the terrace. On hearing Shalini’s protest,

•Mohan Kumar got angry and started attacking

•Shalini Kumari’s body continuously with the

•sharp weapon along with the help of Jay

Kumar.Perceiving this unexpected event,

•Title: A Landmark Triple Murder Case Solved in 50 Days”

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•when Shanti Devi (Shalini’s mother) went to

•save Shalini, she was also stabbed with the

•same knife which injured her left hand and ran

•away from there and came down from the roof

•and started screaming for help. Witnessing this

•incident, the complainant’s husband and her

•little girl Sabha Kumari, who were sleeping on

•the same terrace, went to save Shalini, when

•Mohan and Jay Kumar stabbed both with the

•same knife inflicting deadly wounds on their

•chests and other vital organs. Consequently,

•all three victims became heavily wounded

•and all three died on the spot. Soon after

•that, the accused escaped from the scene of

•the crime. On hearing the heart-wrenching

•screams of the complainant, the villagers

•who came to the spot informed the police

•through Bihar Police Helpline Dial 112. Saran

•Police duly made the inquest report of the

deceased.They sent it to Hospital for autopsy

•and the injured complainant was brought

•to Hospital for treatment where she was

•treated immediately.

•The FSL team reached the spot and collected

•evidence /exhibits, which were sent to

•the Forensic Science Laboratory, Patna for

examination.In this connection, based on the

•statement of complainant Shanti Devi, an FIR

•was registered against 01- Himanshu

•Kumar alias Mohan 2- Jay Kumar both village

•and post Rasulpur, District-Saran at Rasulpur

•Police Station U/s-103(1)/109(1)/329(4) /3(5)

BNS.

•The main reason for the incident was that

•accused no 01, Mohan Kumar alias Himanshu

•wanted to marry Shalini Kumari, the second

•daughter of Rameshwar Singh, but Shalini

•Kumari did not want to marry him considering

•Mohan Kumar alias Himanshu was from another

•caste and due to fear of resentment of family

•members and villagers. Deeply anguished,

•Himanshu made a plan that he would go to

•the girl’s home and propose his marriage one

•last time to Shalini and if she refused again,

•he would kill the whole family. According

•to the plan, on July 12, 2024, he came to his

•home in Rasulpur from Odisha (workplace) and

•after coming home, he tried several times to

•meet Shalini but couldn’t meet her. In anger,

•accused Mohan Kumar bought a sharp knife for

•Rs 300/- from Rasulpur local market, and as

•per earlier plan, he took his friend Jay Kumar

•along, to kill the entire family of Shalini Kumari.

•Both of them climbed the back wall onto the

•roof leading further course of this heinous

crime.

•Within 01 hour of occurred incident, the team

•of Rasulpur police station raided the house of

•accused Himanshu Kumar alias Mohan Kumar,

•of Rasulpur police station, Saran, and arrested

him.At the time of his arrest, Himanshu Kumar

•alias Mohan Kumar was found with fresh

•blood on his leg and bleeding fresh wounds

•on his hand. On duly searching his body, a

•mobile phone was recovered from him. The

•second accused Jay Kumar village and post

•Rasulpur, District-Saran was arrested at the

•behest of accused Himanshu Kumar. When

•the police raided his house for the arrest of

•Himanshu alias Mohan Kumar, it was found

•that he was destroying evidence by burning

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•his blood-stained clothes, white shirt, and

•blue jeans which he was wearing at the time

•of committing the crime with the help of a

•wooden stove in his house. The shirt was

•completely burnt by him, but the half-burnt

•jeans pants were recovered by the police from

•his house, and he was arrested and brought

•to the police station. On the information given

•by the accused Mohan Kumar & Jay Kumar, the

•knife used in the crime was recovered from a

•nearby dry well. Mobile phones, clothes, and

•the knife used in the crime were recovered

•from both and seized after preparing a formal

•seizure list. Also, a total of 18 exhibits were

•collected by the forensic team experts and

•all other evidence were seized and sent to

•the Forensic Science Laboratory, Patna for

•quick investigation. The investigation reports

•(Biological, Serological and DNA reports) were

•duly obtained and submitted to the learned

•Court during the trial.

•The Hon’ble Court has started speedy trial

•from 13th August 2024 and after conducting

•the trial, on 03 September 2024, both charge-

•sheeted accused were found guilty and

•convicted under Sections 103(1)/I09(1)/329(4)

•BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita). On 05 September

•2024, on the 50th day of the case, the Hon’ble

•District and Sessions Judge of Saran praised the

•investigation done by Saran Police in relation

•to this case, validating it and sentenced both

•the accused found guilty to life imprisonment

•and a fine of 25–25 thousand rupees.

•Bihar’s first judgement after the enforcement

•of new laws through DNA STR analysis.

•Punishment Awarded to two accused:

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1.Life Imprisonment and fine Rs. 25000/-

•each u/s 103(1).

•2 06 years rigorous Imprisonment and fine

Rs.10000/- to each convict u/s 109(1).

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3.06 Months rigorous Imprisonment and fine

Rs.5000/- to each convict u/s 329(4).

•It is the first instance the accused of triple

•murder case has been given life imprisonment

•under the New BNS-2023 implemented in the

country.

•Conviction was secured based on the forensic

•evidence, call records and deposition of

•medical officer and witnesses.

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•STORY NO.-5 : BIHAR

•On a humid August afternoon in 2024, in the

•quiet village of Panditpur in Bihar’s Gopalganj

•district, six-year-old Virat Kumar, a cheerful and

•curious little boy, left for his school as usual.

•That day, like many before, he was escorted

•by his older sister and cousins. But when his

•mother returned home later in the day and

•couldn’t find him, she felt an unfamiliar pang

•of dread settle in her chest.

•Her name was Savitri Devi, and she had raised

•Virat and his three sisters on her own after

•her husband, Tauzan Baliya, had remarried.

•The woman he married was Sharmeen Alisha,

•who lived in the same house and had grown

•On 13th August 2024, six-year-old Virat Kumar went missing from Panditpur village in

•Bihar’s Gopalganj district. Hours later, his body was found partially buried in a nearby

•field, showing clear signs of throttling. Investigation revealed deep-rooted domestic

•hostility — his stepmother, Sharmeen Alisha, and her sister Nusrat Noorn, were seen

•dragging the child shortly before his death. FIR was promptly registered at Sidhwalia

•Police Station under Sections 103(3)(5) and 238(3)(5) of BNS-2023. Forensic evidence,

•mobile tracking, minor witness testimonies, and Sharmeen’s confession confirmed the

crime.A chargesheet was filed within two months, and the trial commenced in March

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2025.On 27th March 2025, Sharmeen was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment

•with ₹1 lakh fine. The case exemplifies the impact of BNS-2023 in child murder cases,

•showcasing swift investigation, scientific evidence, and successful prosecution within

•just 7 months — marking a pivotal shift in child

•increasingly hostile towards Savitri’s children

•over time.

•On August 13th, as the sun began to set

•and Virat remained missing, Savitri began

•questioning her daughters. The eldest, 15-year-

•old Radha Devi nervously revealed that their

•stepmother, Sharmeen, had given her Rs. 10

•earlier that day and sent her out to buy puffed

•ice from a shop. When she returned, Virat was

•nowhere to be seen. More disturbingly, the

•door to Sharmeen’s room was locked from the

inside.

•Another child, 7-year-old Ritika Devi, added to

•the unfolding horror. She said that she had seen

•Title: Swift Justice Under BNSS-2023“Brutal Child Murder by

•Stepmother”

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•Sharmeen dragging Virat, wrapped in a shawl,

•out towards the back fields, accompanied by

•her aunt Nusrat Noorn. The family’s concern

•turned into panic.

•A frantic search began in the village. By nightfall,

•the boy’s lifeless body was discovered in the

•corner of an agricultural field, partially buried

•and concealed under weeds and sackcloth.

•His small frame bore visible marks around the

•neck — signs of throttling. He had been killed

•and left in the very soil he once played around.

•The police were informed immediately. Within

•hours, a murder case was registered under

•Sections 103(3)(5) and 238(3)(5) of the newly

•enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),

•2023 — reflecting the seriousness of a crime

•involving a minor victim and premeditated

murder.

•The investigation moved swiftly. Forensic

•teams from Gopalganj FSL reached the crime

•scene the next morning. The boy’s body was

•sent for post-mortem to Hospital, where the

•autopsy confirmed death by throttling. Multiple

•bruises, abrasion marks from fingernails,

•and congestion of neck muscles indicated

•deliberate strangulation — not an accident or

illness.

•During questioning, villagers and family

•members revealed growing hostility and

•jealousy between the stepmother and Savitri

•Devi’s children. Several children testified that

•Sharmeen often mistreated Virat, calling him a

•burden and nuisance.

•Mobile tracking data placed Sharmeen

•and Nusrat Noor near the field around the

•estimated time of death. Witnesses saw them

•carrying what looked like a bundle, wrapped

•and dragged across the yard.

•Despite her initial denial, under sustained

•interrogation and mounting evidence,

•Sharmeen broke down. She admitted to the

•crime in a detailed confession that matched

•the sequence reconstructed by investigators.

•She had planned the act with the help of her

•sister, driven by resentment and a desire to

•eliminate Savitri’s children from the family line.

•Within days, both accused were arrested

•and sent to judicial custody. The local police,

•assisted by digital evidence, eye-witnesses,

•and forensic reports, filed a comprehensive

•charge sheet within two months of the

incident.

•The trial began in early March 2025. Five key

•prosecution witnesses, including two minor

•daughters of the deceased’s mother, provided

•consistent and credible testimony. The post-

•mortem report, signed by medical officer,

•served as the cornerstone of forensic evidence.

•Despite attempts by the defence to discredit

•minor witnesses and challenge the cause of

•death, the medical findings and circumstantial

•evidence held firm.

•The judge noted the use of the “Last Seen

•Together” theory in the trial — the fact that

•the accused were last seen with the child just

•before he was found dead helped establish

•their involvement. The Court concluded that

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•the prosecution had successfully proven guilt

•beyond reasonable doubt.

•On March 27, 2025, the Court pronounced its

•judgment: Sharmeen Alisha was found guilty

•under Section 103(3)(5) of the BNS, 2023 —

•murder of a child in aggravating circumstances

•— and sentenced to life imprisonment with a

•fine of ₹1 lakh. Additionally, she was warned of

•six months extra imprisonment in default of

•payment of fine.

•The conviction was notable not only for the

•heinous nature of the crime but also for the

•speed and effectiveness of investigation under

•the new criminal laws. The use of forensic

•science, digital location tracking, minor

•witness testimony, and prompt police action

•demonstrated the value of training, inter-

•agency coordination, and proper use of legal

provisions.

•This case was among the first few in Bihar to see

•conviction under the BNS 2023 — symbolizing

•a new era of justice delivery where crimes

•against children are treated with the utmost

•seriousness, and delays in trial are reduced

•through digital and procedural reforms.

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•STORY NO.-6 : CHANDIGARH

•Introduction:

•For Neha, a resident of Chandigarh, what

•began as a routine day soon turned into

•unexpected frustration when she discovered

•her scooter missing from its usual parking spot.

•What could have easily turned into a long-

•drawn investigation instead became a shining

•example of policing precision and speedy

•justice under the BNSS-2023 framework.

•The Incident:

•On 24 th September 2024, Neha lodged an

•online complaint reporting the theft of her

•two-wheeler. The complaint was promptly

•converted into FIR by the Chandigarh Police.

•Thanks to well-established digital surveillance

•systems, the investigation team swiftly

•collected leads from surrounding CCTV

networks.Within days, the police identified

•In Chandigarh, the theft of Neha’s scooter on 24th September 2024 turned into a case

•study on efficient urban policing. CCTV footage led to the identification and arrest

•of the suspects. A watertight case with recovery and confessions led to quick charge

•framing and trial. On 15th January 2025, both accused were convicted and sentenced.

•The case, concluded within 111 days, exemplifies how BNSS-2023 empowers police and

•courts to handle urban thefts with speed and precision.

•two suspects, Amit and Anish, both known for

•previous petty thefts.

•Investigation Process:

•Acting on the gathered intelligence, police

•apprehended the accused and successfully

•recovered Neha’s stolen scooter. During

•interrogation, both suspects confessed

•to their involvement. The investigators

•meticulously compiled forensic photographs,

•seizure memos, and recovery documentation.

•Real-time CCTV footage played a vital role

•in corroborating the chain of events. As per

•procedural discipline under BNSS-2023, the

•chargesheet was filed without delay.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The Court reviewed the chargesheet and

•promptly framed charges. With no complex

•Title: Stolen Scooter, Swift Sentence: Conviction in Just 111 Days

•Under BNSS-2023

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•legal delays involved, the trial proceeded

efficiently.The Fast-Track Court ensured

•daily hearings, recorded statements of

•the police officers involved, reviewed

•seizure memos, recovery evidence, and

•verified confessions.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•The Court delivered its verdict on 15 th January

•2025 within just 111 days of the FIR registration.

•Both accused were convicted. Considering

•the nature of the crime and the time already

•served during judicial custody, the Court

•awarded simple imprisonment corresponding

•to the period already undergone. Fines were

•also imposed to reflect accountability.

•Conclusion:

•From FIR to conviction, this case was resolved

•within a remarkably short span of 3 months and

•21 days. The swift recovery of stolen property,

•prompt framing of charges, and fast-tracked

•trial exemplify how BNSS-2023 has empowered

•law enforcement and the judiciary to handle

•even minor theft cases with seriousness,

•efficiency, and zero tolerance for delay. This

•case is a model for urban crime investigation

•in India’s evolving legal ecosystem.

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•STORY NO.-7 : CHANDIGARH

•Introduction:

•Public spaces are meant for peace, but on

•the night of 16th September 2024, one man’s

•intoxicated behavior disrupted the tranquility

•of Chandigarh’s IT Park area. Thanks to prompt

•police action and a swift judicial response, the

•city ensured that such acts would not be taken

lightly.

•The Incident:

•During night patrol duty, SI Chandan Verma

•and his team apprehended 36-year-old Mukesh

•from Village Kishangarh, Chandigarh, for

•consuming alcohol and creating a nuisance in

•a public place. FIR was registered at IT Park

•Police Station on 17th September 2024 under

•On the night of 16th September 2024, a man named Mukesh was apprehended by

•Chandigarh Police for drinking alcohol and creating a nuisance in a public place. An FIR

•was registered on 17th September 2024 at IT Park Police Station under Section 355 of

•the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)-2023 and Section 68(i)(b) of the Punjab Police Act.

•The investigation was completed within 18 days. On 4th October 2024, the Hon’ble

•Court convicted the accused and released him on 6-month probation with a personal

•bond of ₹10,000 and ₹2,000 in Court litigation charges. This case highlights the swift

•judicial response for public nuisance offences under the new legal regime, reinforcing

•discipline in public conduct.

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•Section 355 of BNS and Section 68(i)(B) of the

•Punjab Police Act.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation was completed in just 18 days,

•adhering strictly to the procedural discipline

•laid out in BNSS. Statements were recorded,

•and Mukesh’s conduct was documented

•with clarity, leaving no ambiguity for

•the court.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The trial commenced swiftly in the Hon’ble

Court.Given the nature of the offence and the

•admission by the accused, the proceedings

•were concluded without delay.

•Title: Public Nuisance Handled Promptly — Chandigarh Delivers 18-

•Day Conviction Under BNS & PP Act

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•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 4th October 2024, the accused was

•convicted and released on 6-month probation.

•He was ordered to furnish a ₹10,000 personal

•probation bond and pay ₹2,000 towards Court

•litigation charges.

•Conclusion:

•This case reinforces the idea that no offence

•is too small for accountability under the new

•criminal regime. Chandigarh’s approach to

•handling public nuisance with seriousness

•and legal precision ensures that public spaces

•remain safe and civil, reflecting the growing

•efficiency of justice under BNSS-2023.

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•STORY NO.-8 : CHANDIGARH

•Introduction:

•A property theft case from Chandigarh became

•a shining example of how digital evidence and

•technological integration like e-Sakshya help

•fast-track justice under BNSS-2023.The Incident:

•FIR dated 21st July 2024 was registered at

•Industrial Area PS, Chandigarh, under Sections

•303(2) and later 317(2) BNS, following the theft

•of property.

•Investigation Process:

•Search, seizure, and recovery were thoroughly

•documented through e-Sakshya videography

•and photography. The synchronized digital

•records built a compelling narrative in Court.

•In a theft case from Industrial Area, Chandigarh digital tools like e-Sakshya were

•used to document the recovery of stolen property. The synced video-photographic

•evidence enabled smooth Court proceedings. The trial was completed in just 19 days,

•and conviction was achieved in 151 days from FIR registration. The accused received 2

•months of simple imprisonment. The case reflects how e-evidence under BSA ensures

•fast and fair resolution.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The trial began promptly, and within 19 days,

•the Court concluded proceedings, showcasing

•rare procedural efficiency.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•The Court sentenced the accused to 2 months

•of simple imprisonment, with judgment passed

•in just 151 days from the FIR date.

•Conclusion:

•This case illustrates how digital synchronization

•of evidence is now becoming standard in

•criminal proceedings, enabling quick and

•decisive verdicts.

•Title: Digital Evidence Secures Conviction — Stolen Property

•Recovery Case Concluded in 151 Days

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•STORY NO.-9 : CHANDIGARH

•Introduction:

•A criminal case involving serious charges was

•resolved at record speed in Chandigarh thanks

•to electronic evidence and judicial discipline

•under the BNSS legal regime.

•The Incident:

•On 13th November 2024, FIR was lodged at PS-

•17, Chandigarh under Sections 304(2), 317(2),

•and 3(5) BNS.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation team utilized the e-Sakshya

•platform for digital collection of evidence.

•The charges were framed on 28th November,

•and astonishingly, 11 witness testimonies were

•recorded in a single day on 30th November.

•Chandigarh Police secured conviction in just 18 days in a case involving serious offences

•under FIR 2024 (Sections 304(2), 317(2), 3(5) BNS). Using e-Sakshya, electronic evidence

•was efficiently collected. Charges were framed on 28.11.2024, and 11 witnesses testified

•in a single day. Both accused were sentenced to 1 year of rigorous imprisonment and

•a fine. This case highlights the power of digital evidence and procedural discipline in

•delivering speedy justice.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The case moved swiftly, with strong digital

•documentation and procedural clarity aiding

•the prosecution.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•Within just 18 days, both accused were

•sentenced to 1 year of rigorous imprisonment,

•along with a monetary fine.

•Conclusion:

•This case underscores the capacity of BNS

•and BNSS frameworks to deliver timely justice

•even in cases involving multiple witnesses and

•serious offences, powered by tech-enabled

•evidence management.

•Title: Electronic Evidence Powers One-Year Rigorous Imprisonment

•— Chandigarh Secures Rapid Conviction

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•STORY NO.-10 : CHHATTISGARH

•Introduction:

•In the serene surroundings of Komakhan of

•Mahasamund district, a horrific crime of sexual

•assault against a minor shook the conscience

•of the community. What followed was a

•textbook example of quick, scientific, and

•victim-centred investigation under the BNS-

•2023 and POCSO Act (Protection of Children

•from Sexual Offences Act).

•The Incident:

•On 23 rd July 2024, while returning home

•through a forest, a 13-year-old minor was

•raped by Awdesh. Her mother complained to

•the Komakhan Police Station on 25th July 2024,

•resulting in FIR under Sections 64(2)(f), 351(2)

•BNS, and Sections 4(2), 6 POCSO Act.

•In Mahasamund, Chhattisgarh, a 13-year-old girl was raped on 23rd July 2024 while

•walking through a forest. The FIR was registered on 25th July 2024, and the police

•acted with urgency and care, collecting forensic, medical, and testimonial evidence.

•Charges were framed on 20th September, and on 8th February 2025, the accused was

•sentenced to life imprisonment. The 198-day resolution underscores how BNS-2023 and

•the POCSO Act can deliver compassionate, scientific, and prompt justice in heinous

•crimes against minors.

•Investigation Process:

•The police acted swiftly, the victim’s

•statement was recorded promptly, forensic

•examinations were completed, and the crime

•scene was scientifically analysed. All evidence

•was meticulously compiled, including medical

•reports, victim and witness testimonies, and

sketches.The chargesheet was filed within

•just 53 days.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed on 20th September 2024.

•The trial was conducted on a fast-track basis,

•ensuring sensitivity and minimising further

•trauma to the minor survivor.

•Title: Jungle Crime to Courtroom Justice: Life Sentence Secured for

•Minor Rape Survivor

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•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 8 th February 2025, the Hon’ble Court

•convicted Awdesh, awarding life imprisonment

•and a fine of ₹1,000 under the BNS and POCSO

Act.

•Conclusion:

•The entire journey from FIR to conviction was

•completed in 198 days, with charges framed

•within 57 days and the trial concluded in 141

days.This case exemplifies the system’s ability

•to transform a survivor’s courage into swift

•justice through scientific investigation and

•prompt trial under new laws.

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•STORY NO.-11 : CHHATTISGARH

•On the evening of July 16, 2024, the town of

•Bemetara, Chhattisgarh, witnessed a chilling

•act of violence that would ultimately set a

•benchmark for scientific policing under the

•Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. In a

•seemingly ordinary neighbourhood, 36-year-

•old Mukesh Yadav, also known as Minu, was

•bludgeoned to death with a brick, his body left

•lying next to a vacant plot near a daily needs

store.What followed was a demonstration

•of efficient, scientific, and time-bound

•investigation that led to a conviction under the

•newly implemented criminal law framework.

•The Crime and First Clues

•On that day, eyewitnesses last saw Mukesh

•with Jai Mukesh alias Sanju Mandavi, a local

•resident of Berla. Later that evening, Mukesh’s

•nephew Rishan Yadav, while returning home

•from Ramapur Khand, saw Sanju repeatedly

•A brutal brick murder in Bemetara was cracked using scientific methods. The victim,

•Mukesh Yadav, was killed by Sanju Mandavi, who was later found guilty under BNS.

•Despite no digital evidence, postmortem reports, eyewitness testimony by the victim’s

•nephew, and forensic confirmation of blood on the murder weapon secured a life

•imprisonment sentence. The Court praised the professional handling of the case, setting

•a benchmark for scientific policing.

•striking his uncle on the head with a brick.

•Shocked and frightened, Keshav rushed home

•and informed his elder brother Hetan Yadav,

•who, along with a neighbour, visited the site.

•There they found Mukesh lying in a pool of

•blood with a brick placed over his head.

•Upon receiving the report, Berla Police Station

•registered a Marg (unnatural death) and

•quickly initiated Crime under Section 103(1) of

•BNS (murder). The crime scene was secured,

•and immediate steps were taken for inquest,

•postmortem, and evidence collection.

•Scientific Evidence Collection: Forensics

•in Action

•Sub-Inspector Mayank Mishra, leading the

•investigation, documented the crime scene in

detail.Two bricks labeled “Neha” were found—

•one over the victim’s head, and one beside

•the body. Both had visible bloodstains, which

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•investigation and conviction in a brutal murder case

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•were seized in the presence of witnesses. The

•deceased’s body was sent for postmortem

•that same night.

•The medical officer, confirmed in his autopsy

•report that Mukesh had suffered multiple

•blunt force injuries to the skull. His temporal,

•occipital, and parietal bones were fractured,

•and he had heavy internal bleeding, which led

•to his death. Though his report didn’t explicitly

•mention the cause of death in writing, during

•testimony, the medical officer confirmed that

•the nature of the injuries was homicidal, not

accidental.

•To strengthen the case further, the investigating

•officer sent the seized items—including bricks

•and the accused’s clothing—for forensic

examination.The Regional Forensic Science

•Laboratory (RFSL) confirmed the presence of

•human blood on the articles.

•The Accused and His defence

•The main accused, Om Mukesh alias Sanju

•Mandavi, was arrested promptly. He initially

•denied involvement, but during examination,

•he confessed to killing Mukesh using a brick

•and described where he had hidden his blood-

•stained clothes. The police recovered a black

•shirt and denim jeans, both stained with blood,

•based on his statement.

•Despite these damning facts, the accused

•later retracted his confession, claiming he was

•falsely implicated. During his statement under

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•Section 351 BNSS, he repeatedly answered,

•“I don’t know” or “This is false” to questions

•posed about the murder and evidence.

•Eyewitness Testimony: The Cornerstone

•The prosecution relied on two key

•eyewitnesses:

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1.Keshav Yadav – He saw the murder happen

•and informed family immediately.

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2.Sairam @ Jeetu – A controversial figure in

•the case. Though he claimed the victim

•attacked Sanju first, his statements were

•contradictory, and he admitted to being

•with both men during a drinking session.

•Despite attempts by the defence to discredit

•Keshav as a relative of the deceased, the Court

•held that relation alone does not make a witness

•unreliable, especially when corroborated by

•medical, forensic, and circumstantial evidence.

•Defence Argument and Judicial

•Reasoning

•The defence argued that:

•• The post-mortem did not clearly mention

•“homicidal death”

•• Keshav was a related witness and possibly

•biased

•• There were contradictions in dates and

•minor details

•However, the Court overruled these objections

•by citing landmark Supreme Court judgments,

•affirming that:

•• Eyewitness accounts from relatives are

•admissible if found trustworthy

•• Delay in FIR or variations in memory are

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•natural human behavior under trauma

•• Forensic evidence is conclusive, especially

•when supported by a confession and

•recovery of weapons/clothing

•The Verdict: A Scientific Conviction

•The District and Sessions Court, Bemetara,

•found Om Mukesh alias Sanju guilty under

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•Section 103(1) BNS. He was sentenced to:

•• Life Imprisonment

•• ₹5,000 fine, and in default, 6 months’

•simple imprisonment

•While the prosecution sought the death

•penalty, the Court ruled that the case did not

•fall into the “rarest of rare” category, though

•it acknowledged the act was “barbaric and

reprehensible.”

•The judgment clearly highlighted how

•the scientific approach—including FSL

•confirmation of human blood, memo

•statement, postmortem details, and witness

•testimony—was pivotal in securing conviction

•beyond reasonable doubt.

•Significance and Learning

•This case is a model example of BNSS-2023 in

action.It showcases how:

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1.Forensic science and evidence-based

•investigation have reduced dependence on

•subjective witness testimony.

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2.Memo statements and crime scene

•documentation under Sections 27 and 194

•of BNS/BNSS can powerfully supplement

•prosecution arguments.

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3.Well-documented and timely actions—

•from inquest to FSL submission—can

•overcome weak or hostile witnesses.

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4.The onus on the accused to explain blood on

•their clothes and items, if left unchallenged,

•contributes to guilt establishment.

•Conclusion: Justice, Not Just Judgment

•The Om Mukesh Mandavi case is not just a

•story of a murder conviction. It is a symbol of

•transition—from traditional investigation to

•scientific policing and victim-centric justice.

•It reinforces the intent of the new criminal

•law regime: ensuring that crime doesn’t go

•unpunished, but more importantly, punishment

•is backed by proof, not presumption.

•In just nine months, from crime to conviction,

•the wheels of justice turned with precision,

•proving that when law and science work

•together, justice is inevitable.

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•STORY NO.-12 : DELHI

•Introduction:

•An ordinary day at a prestigious school in Delhi

•suddenly turned into a scene of crime when

•staff members caught a thief red-handed

•attempting to steal valuable sports equipment.

•What could have otherwise remained a

•routine theft became a textbook success

•story under BNS-2023, showcasing how

•technology-backed investigation and judicial

•responsiveness can deliver quick justice even

•in non-violent property crimes.

•The Incident:

•On 21 st October 2024, Mohit was caught

•stealing 38 badminton racquets and aluminium

•pattis from School. The school administration

•immediately detained him and informed local

authorities.FIR was promptly registered under

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•Section 305(A) and 317(2) of BNS-2023.

•In a School in Delhi, a man was caught red-handed stealing sports equipment on 21st

•October 2024. The FIR was filed immediately, and digital evidence including videography

•of seizure and staff testimonies formed a strong case. Charges were framed on 18th

•December 2024, and the trial proceeded efficiently. On 24th March 2025, Mohit was

•convicted and sentenced. This case shows how even school thefts are taken seriously

•under BNS-2023, with digital tools aiding speedy justice.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigating officer wasted no time in

•preserving the scene of the crime. The stolen

•items were seized, videographed, and carefully

documented.Witness statements from school

•staff, including those who apprehended the

•accused, were recorded on the same day.

•Forensic photographs and digital recordings

•of seized material provided indisputable

evidence.The chargesheet was finalised and

•submitted on 14 th December 2024, ensuring

•compliance with legal timelines.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 18 th December 2024, charges were

•formally framed. The Court, recognising

•the straightforward nature of evidence and

•confession, initiated continuous hearings

•under Fast-Track Court protocols. Testimonies

•from school authorities, seizure officers, and

•Title: Caught in the Act: School Theft Solved with Digital Evidence

•and Swift Conviction

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•videography experts were presented without

•procedural hurdles.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•Mohit was convicted on 24th March 2025, within

•154 days of FIR registration. Given his young age

•and confession, the Court exercised leniency

•by awarding imprisonment considering the

•period already undergone while extending the

•benefit under Section 468 BNSS.

•Conclusion:

•This case demonstrates how scientific

•documentation, efficient use of digital tools,

•and procedural discipline under BNSS-2023

•can rapidly resolve even minor property

crimes.With charges framed in 58 days and

•trial completed within just over 5 months,

•this case reinforces the principle that no

•offence, however small, escapes timely legal

•accountability in India’s fast-evolving justice

system.

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•STORY NO.-13 : DELHI

•In Mangol Puri, Delhi, a deeply disturbing case surfaced on 25th February 2025 when a

•16-year-old girl gave birth at a government hospital, revealing repeated sexual assault.

•A prompt PCR response led to immediate registration of FIR under Section 64(2)(m) of

•BNS-2023 and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. The investigation, led by Lady SI Pooja, was

•swift, sensitive, and evidence-driven. The victim’s statement was recorded following

•child-protection protocols, while DNA profiling established a conclusive link between

•the accused and the newborn child. Medical records, forensic documentation, and

•corroborating testimonies were compiled without delay, and the chargesheet was filed

•in just 31 days.

•On 28th March 2025, the Fast-Track Court framed charges and commenced daily

•hearings under strict time-bound procedures. The prosecution relied on direct scientific

•evidence and the victim’s consistent testimony. Within only 18 days of framing charges,

•the Hon’ble Court delivered its verdict. On 15th April 2025, the accused was convicted

•and sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment till natural life.

•This case stands as Delhi’s first life sentence under BNS-2023 and POCSO Act. It

•reflects how science-led policing, streamlined prosecution, and a victim-centric judicial

•approach can deliver full justice within 49 days — setting a new benchmark for handling

•crimes against children in India’s reformed legal framework.

•Title: First BNS-2023, POCSO Life Sentence in Delhi: Swift Scientific

•Justice Delivered in Just 49 Days

•Introduction:

•In the bustling city of Delhi, a harrowing case

•of repeated sexual assault against a minor girl

•came to light — but instead of dragging on

•like so many such cases have in the past, this

•one became a landmark demonstration of how

•India’s reformed criminal justice system, under

•BNSS-2023, can deliver uncompromising, swift,

•and science-led justice for vulnerable victims.

•The Incident:

•On 25th February 2025, a routine PCR call from

•Hospital, Mangol Puri, exposed the horror

•beneath the surface. A 16-year-old schoolgirl

•had just delivered a baby girl. Responding

•immediately, Lady Sub-Inspector Preeti from

•Nihal Vihar Police Station reached the hospital.

•What she heard from the minor victim was

•chilling: the teenager disclosed that she had

•been subjected to repeated sexual assaults by

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•the accused, which had ultimately led to her

pregnancy.

•FIR was registered promptly under Section

•64(2)(m) of the BNS-2023 and Section 6 of the

•POCSO Act, setting a high-priority investigation

•into the heinous crime in motion.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation led by Lady SI Pooja moved

•with rare urgency and absolute professionalism.

•The minor’s statements were recorded with

•sensitivity, fully following victim-centric

protocols.The police prioritised scientific

•evidence, and DNA profiling provided the

•irrefutable breakthrough. The paternity match

•between the accused and the newborn child

•became the cornerstone of the prosecution’s

case.

•Medical records, forensic reports, and

•corroborating witness testimonies

•were gathered systematically. The team

•demonstrated sharp investigative focus,

•completing the entire evidence collection and

•filing of the chargesheet within just 31 days —

•an extraordinary demonstration of the speed

•and efficiency that BNSS-2023 now facilitates.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 28th March 2025, the day the chargesheet

•was filed, the Fast-Track Court framed charges.

•Recognising the overwhelming strength of

•evidence, the trial began without delay. In

•strict compliance with victim protection and

•time-bound prosecution, the Court conducted

•continuous daily hearings, ensuring that the

•victim did not have to relive the trauma over a

•long, drawn-out trial repeatedly.

•The prosecution presented the DNA reports,

•medical findings, and the victim’s consistent

•testimony with surgical precision. With such

•consequential and direct evidence, the trial

•concluded quickly.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 15th April 2025, 18 days after framing charges,

•the Hon’ble Court delivered its historic verdict.

•The accused was convicted under Section

•64(2)(m) of BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO

Act.The judgment imposed rigorous life

•imprisonment till natural life, recognising the

•gravity of the repeated violation of a minor’s

•bodily autonomy and trust.

•The Court’s ruling sent an emphatic message:

•in cases of child sexual abuse, there will be zero

•leniency, and the full weight of India’s modern

•legal system will fall upon the offenders.

•Conclusion:

•This case is the first BNS-2023, POCSO life

•sentence in Delhi and a shining model for

•what India’s reformed criminal justice system

•can achieve when backed by scientific

•investigation, strict adherence to legal

•timelines, and a victim-first approach. From

•FIR to sentencing, a full and final resolution in

•just 49 days, this landmark case demonstrates

•that justice for child sexual abuse survivors can

•now be delivered swiftly, compassionately, and

•with full scientific authority. It is a message of

•hope for victims and a warning to predators

•that the system is no longer slow but swift and

unrelenting.

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•STORY NO.-14 : GOA

•Introduction:

•In South Goa’s Canacona district, a daring

•break-in at a revered temple could have easily

•gone cold. Instead, this case became a shining

•example of how modern technology, swift

•inter-state police coordination, and scientific

•investigation under BNSS-2023 secured a

•conviction in record time.

•The Incident:

•From 19:00 hrs on 6th October to 06:15 hrs on 7th

•October 2024, unknown individuals broke into

•In Canacona, South Goa, a break-in at a revered Temple occurred between the night

•of 6th October and early morning of 7th October 2024, with ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 stolen

•from the inner sanctum. FIR was promptly registered at Canacona Police Station under

•Sections 331(4) and 305 of BNS-2023. The breakthrough came through clear CCTV

•footage capturing the accused, Aditya alias Akki, who was already in judicial custody in

•Karwar, Karnataka. Coordinated inter-state efforts led to his custodial confession. The

•chargesheet was filed within 54 days.

•The Court framed charges without delay, and the trial concluded swiftly. On 3rd January

•2025, just under 90 days from FIR, the Hon’ble Court convicted the accused and

•sentenced him to 68 days’ imprisonment and a ₹4,000 fine, with 3 days of additional

•imprisonment in case of default. This case is a model of cross-border crime resolution

•using CCTV evidence, interstate cooperation, and procedural precision under BNSS-

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•the sanctum sanctorum Temple at Canacona

•by breaking the main door locks. Around

•₹5,000 to ₹6,000 in cash was stolen directly

•from the Garbhagriha (inner sanctum). FIR was

•registered promptly on 7th October 2024 at

•Canacona Police Station under Sections 331(4)

•and 305 of BNS-2023. PSI Ramdas Doifode led

•the investigation.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigative breakthrough came via clear

•CCTV footage, which captured the accused

•Title: Temple Theft Solved Across State Borders: Swift Cross-

•Jurisdiction Conviction Under BNSS-2023

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•entering and breaking into the temple premises.

•Intelligence links revealed that the suspect

•identified as Aditya alias Akki from Karwar,

•Karnataka, were already in judicial custody in

•a separate case in the District Prison, Karwar.

•After obtaining judicial permission, a Goa police

•team coordinated with Karnataka authorities

•and interrogated Sameer in custody, where he

•voluntarily confessed to the temple theft.

•The five key elements behind the speedy

•prosecution included Clear CCTV visuals

•showing the accused committing the break-

•in, prompt FIR registration, securing the crime

•scene, the accused’s voluntary confession

•while in judicial custody, Immediate framing

•of charges based on legally strong evidence,

•and seamless interstate police cooperation,

•which minimises investigative delays. The

•chargesheet was filed within 54 days on

•30th November 2024, adhering strictly to

•procedural timelines under BNSS.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The Court acknowledged the overwhelming

•evidence and framed charges promptly. Given

•the strong confession and scientific evidence,

•the trial proceeded without delays and

•concluded swiftly.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 3 rd January 2025, in less than 90 days

•from FIR registration, the Hon’ble Court

•convicted Aditya alias Akki. He was sentenced

•to imprisonment for 68 days and a fine of

•₹4000. In default of payment, he was ordered

•to undergo an additional 3 days of simple

imprisonment.

•Conclusion:

•This case stands as a model for efficient

•cross-jurisdiction crime solving under BNSS-

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2023.The combination of digital surveillance,

•voluntary confession, swift charge framing, and

•inter-state cooperation led to a full resolution

•in barely three months, proving that even

•cross-border temple thefts will not escape the

•reach of India’s evolving justice system.

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•STORY NO.-15 : GOA

•Introduction:

•On 17 /11/2024 at around 10:00 hrs, complainant

Smt.Shripad Parab (70 yrs), a resident of

•Marcel, was targeted near Jua St. Estevem

bridge.

•The Incident:

•An unknown rider on a white Honda Activa

•scooter snatched her gold mangalsutra

•(28g, worth approx. 1,40,000) and fled. The

•eyewitness, Mr. Rodrigues followed the

•suspect and noted down the vehicle number.

•Investigation Process:

•The complainant also submitted a written

•complaint on the same day at Mardol Police

Station.FIR u/s 304 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

•2023 was registered and during investigation

•PSI Rochan Martin immediately traced the

•vehicle owner, who confirmed that Rajesh

•A resident of Marcel was targeted near Jua St. Estevem bridge. An unknown rider on a

•white Honda Activa scooter snatched the gold mangalsutra (28g, worth approx. 1,40,000)

•of a lady and fled. One eyewitness, Mr. Hyden Rodrigues followed the suspect and noted

•the vehicle number. The owner of scooter had also filed a missing report at Panaji PS on

•14/11/2024. The police with the help of credible sources and information shared by the

•eyewitnesses, arrested Rajesh Mapari. The stolen gold mangalsutra and the white Activa

•scooter with a black helmet were recovered from the accused.

•had borrowed the scooter 15 days earlier but

•had not returned it. The owner had also filed

•a missing report at Panaji PS on 14/11/2024.

•PSI Sebastian monitored the suspect’s

•movements with the help of credible sources.

•The information finally led to the arrest of

Rajesh.The stolen gold mangalsutra and the

•white Activa scooter were both recovered

•from the accused.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation was concluded in just 24

days.The chargesheet was filed on 11/12/2024,

•indicating swift and focused efforts by the

police.

•The accused pleaded guilty before the Judicial

•Magistrate First Class, Ponda. The Court

•pronounced the Judgement on 13/01/2025.

•The accused was convicted under Section 304

•of BNS and sentenced to 48 days of simple

•imprisonment and a fine of Rs 500/-.

•Title: Recovery Of Gold Mangalsutra and Scooter Activa by the

police.

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•STORY NO.-16 : GUJARAT

•On 1st July 2024, the day on which New

•Criminal Laws implemented in the nation, a

•dark cloud loomed over a family in rural Savli,

•Vadodara district, Gujarat. A minor girl went

•missing under suspicious circumstances. What

•followed was not just a father’s fight for justice

•but a story that would come to represent

•how scientific tools, forensic precision, and

•determined police work can converge to

•deliver justice swiftly.

•The Crime and the Complaint

•On 3rd July 2024, the victim’s father approached

•the Savli Police Station with a complaint that

•his minor daughter had been kidnapped and

raped.The accused was identified as Faruq

•Chhaisel MaheshBhai (32), a resident of Jarod

•On 3rd July 2024, a child rape and abduction case shook Savli, Gujarat. The accused,

•Faruq Chhaisel, was arrested the same day following the victim’s father’s complaint.

•Through CCTV surveillance, mobile geo-tracking, witness statements, and matched

•DNA evidence, the case was investigated with exemplary forensic rigor. The chargesheet

•was submitted in just 36 days, and the trial concluded on 6th March 2025 with a 20-year

•rigorous imprisonment sentence under BNS and POCSO provisions. The Savli case has

•become a model of forensic-led investigation and speedy justice aligned with the new

•criminal law regime.

•Bhaliya Vago, Vadodara (Rural). The FIR was

•registered under the newly implemented

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 sections

•64(2)(m), 87, 137(2), and sections 4, 5, and 6 of

•the POCSO Act, 2012.

•Recognising the sensitivity and urgency of

•the case, Police Inspector N.K. Rathava, the

•Investigating Officer (IO), initiated a detailed

•and time-bound investigation that would

•stand out as a model of forensic policing.

•CCTV Surveillance: First Breakthrough

•The first major breakthrough came through

•technical surveillance. The IO immediately

•ordered the collection and analysis of CCTV

•footages from the surrounding areas.

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•Teams scanned video footage from market

•areas, crossroads and shops near the victim

•was last seen. One camera clearly captured

•the victim walking, followed closely by the

accused.Subsequent footage showed the

•accused leading the girl towards an isolated

route.

•This digital footprint confirmed both identity

•and movement pattern, narrowing down the

•timeline of the crime.

•Mobile Surveillance and Geo-Tracking

•To ensure the suspect’s presence at the

•crime scene, investigators used mobile tower

•location tracking and call detail records (CDR).

•The accused’s mobile phone was found to be at

•the same geographical zone at the time of the

•incident, corroborating the CCTV evidence.

•Using geo-fencing technology, officers

•determined that the accused and the victim

•were within a 100-meter radius for over 30

•minutes — vital for building the kidnapping

•and illegal confinement angle.

•Forensic Evidence: The Turning Point

•Upon arresting the accused the same day

•the complaint was lodged, a swift and

•coordinated effort was made to collect and

•preserve forensic evidence. The accused was

•sent for medical examination, and DNA swabs

•were collected under proper chain of custody

protocols.

•Simultaneously, the victim underwent a

•medico-legal examination, which confirmed

•signs of sexual assault.

•There was a match of the accused’s DNA with

•sample found on victims. In addition, fibres

•from the victim’s clothes matched those on

•the accused, reinforcing physical contact. The

•presence of soil particles and vegetation on

•both further proved the shared crime scene.

•Technical findings were strengthened by

•traditional investigation tools. Local witnesses

•reported seeing the accused with the girl

•shortly before her disappearance. These

•witnesses gave independent, consistent

•accounts that later corroborated with the

•digital trail.

•Statements of both the victim and key

•witnesses were recorded under Section 183

•BNSS by a magistrate, ensuring admissibility

•of evidence.

•Swift Justice: Chargesheet in 36 Days

•The Savli case stands out for the speed of legal

action.Despite the forensic complexity, the IO

•submitted a complete chargesheet within 36

•days — on 8th August 2024.

•The chargesheet included:

•• CCTV footage timeline

•• Mobile tracking and location reports

•• FSL reports (DNA and trace evidence)

•• Victim and witness statements

•• Medical examination findings

•The District and Sessions Court, Vadodara,

•framed charges on 9th October 2024,

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•demonstrating the judicial system’s

responsiveness.

•Conviction Based on Forensic Strength

•During trial proceedings, the accused

•confessed, likely realizing that the weight of

•forensic evidence was overwhelming. On 6th

•March 2025, the Court pronounced him guilty

•under relevant provisions of BNS and POCSO.

•The sentence:

•• 20 years rigorous imprisonment

•• ₹50,000 fine, and in case of default

•of payment of fine, 1-month simple

•imprisonment

•This case reaffirmed the impact of science-

•backed investigation in ensuring justice for

•survivors of heinous crimes.

•Conclusion: A Template for Forensic

•Justice

•The Savli POCSO case is more than a legal

•story; it’s a template of how 21st-century

•policing in India must evolve — a combination

•of technology, forensics, timely investigation,

•and legal coordination.

•Sub-Inspector N.K. Rathava and his team have

•shown that when science is placed at the

•centre of criminal investigation, justice is not

•delayed — and certainly not denied.

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•STORY NO.-17 : HARYANA

•Introduction:

•In Panipat, Haryana, a case of horrifying

•child sexual abuse sent shockwaves through

•the local community. What followed was

•a textbook example of how the BNS-2023,

•combined with the POCSO Act, empowered

•law enforcement and the judiciary to deliver

•fast, victim-sensitive, and decisive justice.

•In Panipat, Haryana, a disturbing incident unfolded on 2nd September 2024 when a

•mother discovered that her 3-year-old daughter had been sexually assaulted during her

absence.The child, through gestures, identified neighbour Rakesh as the perpetrator.

•Her elder brothers revealed that Rakesh had sent them away before locking the room.

•FIR was registered on the same day at Chandni Bagh Police Station under Section 10 of

•the POCSO Act and Section 74 of BNS-2023.

•The investigation was prompt and victim-sensitive. The minor was given medical

•and psychological support, and her statement was recorded using child protection

protocols.The brothers’ eyewitness accounts, combined with medical findings, built

•a strong case. The chargesheet was submitted within the prescribed timeline, and

•charges were framed on 4th December 2024.

•The trial proceeded without delays in a fast-track Court. On 1st March 2025, the Court

•found the accused guilty. Sentencing followed on 3rd April 2025, awarding him 5 years

•of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹25,000 fine, with an additional 6-month sentence in

•case of non-payment. This case demonstrates how BNS-2023 and POCSO together

•enable timely and effective justice in crimes against children — concluded within seven

•months of the offence.

•The Incident:

•On 2 nd September 2024, a mother returned

•home from her daily factory work around noon

•to discover that her 3-year-old daughter had

•been sexually assaulted. Through gestures and

•innocent signs, the young child revealed that

•Rakesh, a known neighbour, had touched her

•private parts and chest inappropriately, before

•Title: 3-Year-Old Survivor Gets Justice: Swift POCSO Conviction

•Delivered Under BNS-2023

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•lying her down on a blanket inside the room.

•The victim’s elder brothers recounted that

•Rakesh had earlier given them money to buy

•samosas, intentionally sending them out of

•the house. Upon returning, they found the

•room locked. After repeatedly knocking, the

•accused opened the door; the lights were off,

•and their little sister was found lying silently

•on the blanket, raising grave suspicion.

•Shocked by the incident and determined to

•protect her child, the mother immediately

•approached Chandni Bagh Police Station,

•where FIR dated 02.09.2024 was registered

•under Section 10 of the POCSO Act and Section

•74 of BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation team acted with utmost

•urgency and care, recognising the extreme

•sensitivity of the case. The child was provided

•psychological support while being carefully

•examined by trained medical professionals.

•Her statements were recorded using child-

•sensitive protocols. The brothers’ testimonies

•corroborated the minor’s account.

•Forensic evidence, medical findings, and

•consistent eyewitness testimonies built

•a strong case. The police ensured that

•every procedural requirement was strictly

•followed, reflecting both professionalism and

compassion.The chargesheet was submitted

•within the prescribed timeframe, allowing the

•case to progress swiftly.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were formally framed on 4th December

•2024 under Section 10 of the POCSO Act and

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•Section 74 of the BNS. Recognising the trauma

•faced by the minor survivor, the Fast-Track

•Court ensured that unnecessary adjournments

•were strictly avoided. The trial proceeded with

•continuous hearings, ensuring that the child

•and her family would not endure prolonged

•legal stress.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 1st March 2025, the Court found Rakesh guilty

•of the offence. Sentencing was pronounced on

•3rd April 2025, awarding him 5 years of rigorous

•imprisonment and a fine of ₹25,000. An

•additional 6 months of rigorous imprisonment

•were ordered in default of payment of fine.

•The judgment reflected the gravity of the

•offence and the systemic priority placed on

•child protection under India’s reformed legal

regime.

•Conclusion:

•This case is a powerful demonstration of how

•BNS-2023, combined with the POCSO Act,

•equips India’s justice system to deliver prompt

•and uncompromising justice in crimes against

children.From FIR to final sentencing in just

•7 months, this swift resolution sends a strong

•message that child sexual abuse will meet

•immediate and decisive legal consequences,

•ensuring protection for the most vulnerable

•section of the society.

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•STORY NO.-18 : HARYANA

•Introduction:

•In the quiet township of Yamuna Nagar,

•Haryana, a young girl lived for three years

•under the heavy burden of a dark secret.

•Deepak, a local shopkeeper and a familiar

•face, repeatedly subjected her to sexual

•abuse, using intimidation and threats to

•ensure her silence. Trapped in fear, the child

•In Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, a 13-year-old girl found the courage to report three years

•of sexual abuse after attending a school awareness session on 8th July 2024. She

•disclosed that Deepak, a local shopkeeper, had repeatedly assaulted her using threats

•and intimidation. FIR was registered at the Women Police Station under Sections 5(l)(m)

•and 6 of the POCSO Act, along with Sections 87 and 137(3) of BNS-2023.

•The investigation was swift and meticulous. A special team ensured psychological

•support for the survivor while securing medical and forensic evidence. Witness

•statements, digital proof, and CCTV footage from around the area strengthened the

case.The chargesheet was filed within 52 days.

•Charges were framed on 29th August 2024, and the trial moved ahead on a fast-track

•basis with continuous hearings. On 13th November 2024, the Court convicted the

accused.He was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under POCSO, plus one

•additional year under BNS, and a fine of ₹25,000. Completed in just 180 days, this case

•is a powerful example of how legal awareness, scientific investigation, and reformed

•criminal laws work together to transform silence into justice for child survivors.

•endured the trauma without ever voicing her

suffering.But fate took a decisive turn during

•a school awareness program where trained

•officers sensitised young children on “Good

•Touch and Bad Touch.” Empowered by this

•knowledge, the survivor finally confided

•in her mother, and the wheels of justice

•began turning.

•Title: From Silence to Sentencing: 3 Years of Abuse Ends in 20-Year

•Conviction under POCSO & BNS

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•The Incident:

•On 8th July 2024, after hearing her daughter’s

•harrowing account, the victim’s mother

•promptly approached the Women Police

•Station, Yamuna Nagar. Sub-Inspector and her

•team registered FIR under stringent provisions

•of the Protection of Children from Sexual

•Offences Act (POCSO), specifically Sections

•5(l)(m) and 6, along with Sections 87 and

•137(3) of the BNS-2023. With the registration

•of this FIR, what was once years of suppressed

•trauma transformed into a determined pursuit

•for justice.

•Investigation Process:

•A special investigation team was immediately

•constituted, ensuring that the survivor received

•full emotional and psychological support

•during the entire process. The police worked

•with utmost sensitivity, ensuring the survivor’s

•dignity was protected. Forensic medical

•examinations were promptly conducted,

•securing critical biological evidence. Witness

•statements, including those of the victim,

•her mother, and school authorities, were

•recorded swiftly. The investigation team

•meticulously documented all aspects of

•evidence, following strict protocols under

•BNSS-2023 to avoid procedural lapses.

•Digital evidence and CCTV records around

•the shop area were secured, providing

•additional circumstantial support. Thanks to

•this professional and scientific approach, the

•chargesheet was filed within 52 days of FIR

•registration, marking an exemplary pace for a

•POCSO case.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 29 th August 2024, charges were formally

framed.The trial proceeded under the Fast-

•Track Court system, with every effort to

•minimise the survivor’s emotional strain. The

•court ensured that hearings were continuous,

•focused, and free from unnecessary

adjournments.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•After careful deliberation, on 13 th November

•2024, the Court delivered its final verdict.

•The accused, Deepak, was convicted under

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•Section 6 of POCSO and Section 351(3) of BNS.

•He was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous

•imprisonment for his principal offence and one

•additional year under BNS provisions. Financial

•penalties totalling ₹25,000 were also imposed.

•Conclusion:

•This case exemplifies how legal awareness,

•scientific investigation, and fast-track judicial

•procedures under BNSS-2023 can transform a

•survivor’s courage into swift justice. The entire

•journey, from FIR registration to conviction,

•was completed in 180 days. Charges were

•framed within 52 days, and the trial was

•concluded in just 128 days thereafter. This

•success story embodies the spirit of victim-

•centric justice envisioned under India’s new

•criminal law reforms.

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•STORY NO.-19 : HARYANA

•Introduction:

•In the heart of Fatehabad district, Haryana,

•a crime of unimaginable horror unfolded,

•leaving an entire community devastated. A

•3½-year-old girl, Girl, was abducted, raped,

•and brutally murdered by two men who were

•well known to her family. The investigation and

•a race against time followed, as public outrage

•demanded swift and decisive action.

•The Incident:

•On 29 th June 2024, Girl was abducted from

•near her home. The family’s desperate

•In Fatehabad, Haryana, the brutal abduction, rape, and murder of 3½-year-old Girl on

•29th June 2024 led to one of the fastest capital punishment verdicts under BNS-2023.

•FIR was immediately registered under IPC Sections 376-DB, 376-A, 302, and Section 6

•of the POCSO Act. The investigation, led by Sub-Inspector Indravati, combined forensic

•reconstruction, DNA profiling, CCTV analysis, and coordinated witness examination.

•The accused, Parvinder and Ompal—known to the victim’s family—were arrested

•within days and confessed in custody. The chargesheet was filed promptly, and formal

•charges were framed on 12th September 2024, just 74 days after the FIR. A fast-track trial

•followed, with daily hearings ensuring no delay in justice delivery. On 9th April 2025,

•within 210 days of the incident, the Hon’ble Court convicted both men and awarded

•them the death penalty, declaring it a rarest of rare case. This case stands as a landmark

•example of how BNSS-2023 enables precise, timely, and uncompromising justice in the

•most grievous crimes against children.

•search led them to the police, who promptly

•registered FIR under Sections 376-DB, 376-A,

•302 IPC, and Section 6 of the POCSO Act. Sub-

•Inspector Indravati immediately spearheaded

•the investigation using a meticulously planned

•scientific approach.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation team acted with remarkable

coordination.The child’s body was located, and

•a team of forensic medical experts carried out

•a detailed autopsy, collecting vital biological

•Title: Justice for Girl: Triple Death Penalty Awarded in Record Time

•under BNS-2023

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samples.DNA profiling played a pivotal role,

•while forensic reconstruction of the crime

•scene allowed investigators to reconstruct the

•chain of events. CCTV footage from nearby

•routes was retrieved and analysed frame-

•by-frame to identify suspicious movement.

•Witness statements from family, neighbours,

•and other sources offered crucial leads.

•Within days, the police zeroed in on Parvinder

•and Ompal, two men from the same locality.

•Their custodial interrogation led to full

•confessions, matching the forensic trail

•already secured. The investigation was robust,

•scientific, and airtight, leaving little room for

•the defence to contest.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The chargesheet was filed in record time. On

•12th September 2024, merely 74 days after

•FIR registration, formal charges were framed,

•paving the way for immediate trial under the

•Fast-Track Court framework. The Court ensured

•daily hearings, focusing entirely on the gravity

•of the crime. All witnesses, including forensic

•experts, medical officers, and investigating

•officers, were examined swiftly, eliminating

•any scope for procedural delays.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 9 th April 2025, the Court delivered its

•historic judgment, precisely 210 days after the

•case began. Both accused were found guilty of

•committing one of the most brutal child rape-

•murder cases. The Fast-Track Court declared

•this to be a “rarest of rare” case, awarding

•both Parvinder and Ompal the death penalty

•under multiple sections of POCSO and IPC.

•Conclusion:

•The precise and scientific investigation and

•an unwaveringly focused judicial process

•brought closure to a heart-wrenching tragedy

•within seven months. The framing of charges

•within 74 days and trial completion in just

•136 days thereafter reflect how BNSS-2023

•empowers India’s justice system to deliver

•uncompromising, swift, and victim-centric

justice.

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•STORY NO.-20 : HARYANA

•Introduction:

•A routine highway commute became a

•terrifying ordeal for Mahender when he was

•robbed at knifepoint on National Highway 48

•near Gurugram. What started as an attempted

•carpool ride turned into a calculated robbery,

•but thanks to quick thinking by the victim and

•rapid police response, justice was delivered at

•remarkable speed under BNSS-2023.

•The Incident:

•On 11th October 2024, Mahender was waiting

•for transport along the Gurugram-Manesar

•stretch when a private vehicle offered him

•a ride. Moments after boarding, three men

•On 11th October 2024, Mahender was robbed at knifepoint while hitching a ride on NH-

•48 near Gurugram. The accused fled with ₹9,000 and personal documents. Acting on

•the victim’s note of the vehicle’s number plate, police quickly traced and arrested the

culprits.Digital evidence, witness statements, and vehicle tracking helped seal the case.

•Charges were framed on 17th January 2025, and the Court concluded the trial in under

•three months. On 3rd April 2025, all accused were sentenced to 10 years of rigorous

•imprisonment and fined ₹30,000. This case demonstrates how BNSS-2023 empowers

•swift justice even in violent highway crimes.

•threatened him with a knife, forcibly stole

•₹9,000 in cash along with his documents, and

•abandoned him shortly thereafter. Mahender

•immediately reported the incident, and FIR

•was registered at Manesar Police Station.

•Investigation Process:

•Crucially, Mahender had noted the registration

•number of the vehicle. Acting on this lead,

•police swiftly traced the ownership records,

•conducted surveillance, and apprehended the

suspects.Witnesses were interviewed, mobile

•location data was analysed, and forensic teams

•inspected the vehicle to gather trace evidence.

•Within days, the entire gang was arrested,

•Title: Highway Robbery Foiled: 10-Year Sentence Delivered Swiftly

•under BNS

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•and comprehensive evidence, including the

•recovery of stolen property, was secured. The

•chargesheet was filed without delay.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were formally framed on 17 th January

•2025, within 96 days of FIR registration.

•The Court, recognising the completeness of

•evidence, commenced daily hearings under

•the Fast-Track Court system. Witnesses, seizure

•officers, and recovery experts presented their

•testimonies in a tightly coordinated trial

process.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 3 rd April 2025, 174 days after the FIR, the

•Court delivered its verdict. All accused were

•convicted under Sections 309(4) read with

•3(5) of BNS-2023 and sentenced to 10 years

•of rigorous imprisonment and fines totalling

•₹30,000. Additional imprisonment of six

•months was prescribed in case of default of

•payment of fine.

•Conclusion:

•From highway crime scene to Court conviction

•in under six months, this case reflects the high

•standards of investigation and prosecutorial

•efficiency enabled by BNSS-2023. Charges

•were framed within 96 days, and the trial

•concluded within four months thereafter. This

•case signals that India’s highways are no longer

•safe havens for organised robbery under the

•new legal regime.

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•STORY NO.-21 : HARYANA

•Introduction:

•In Sonipat, Haryana, what began as a train

•boarding turned into a traumatic encounter

•for a female passenger. Yet, in a remarkable

•demonstration of police efficiency and

•scientific investigation under BNSS-2023,

•justice followed swiftly. This case showcased

•how even habitual offenders are brought

•quickly to account when digital surveillance

•and meticulous investigation come together.

•The Incident:

•On 7 th July 2024, as passengers hurried to

•board a train at Sonipat Railway Station,

•a woman fell victim to a brazen daylight

robbery.An unidentified youth attacked her

•In Sonipat, Haryana, a woman was attacked at a railway platform on 7th July 2024 and

•had her gold earring snatched. CCTV footage led to the identification of Raju alias Monu,

•a habitual offender already in custody for another crime. Upon confession and recovery

•of ₹4,000 earned from the sale of stolen earring, he was charged under BNS-2023.

•The chargesheet was filed on 19th September, charges framed on 10th October, and

•conviction pronounced on 18th March 2025 — within 253 days. The accused received

•7 months of rigorous imprisonment. This case highlights how digital surveillance and

•habitual offender tracking result in timely convictions.

•from behind and forcefully snatched her gold

•earring before disappearing into the crowd. A

•prompt FIR was registered under Sections 304

•and 317(2) of the BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation team immediately turned to

•digital surveillance. CCTV cameras stationed

•across the railway platform provided a clear

•visual trail. Investigators meticulously analysed

•the footage, frame by frame, tracking the

•suspect’s movements and piecing together

•his route. The breakthrough came when the

•footage identified Raju, alias Monu, who was

•already a habitual offender and lodged in

•judicial custody for a separate case. Upon

•Title: Railway Platform Robbery: Digital Evidence Leads to Swift

•Conviction Under BNS-2023

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•custodial interrogation, Raju confessed to

•the robbery. Recovery of ₹4,000, earned from

•selling the stolen earring, further solidified the

evidence.Witness testimonies were secured,

•and the case file was prepared with detailed

•forensic and documentary evidence. The

•chargesheet was filed on 19th September 2024,

•showcasing seamless coordination between

•the investigation and prosecution teams.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•On 10th October 2024, charges were formally

•framed, a mere 21 days after filing the

chargesheet.The trial commenced under Fast-

•Track Court guidelines.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 18 th March 2025, approximately 253 days

•after the initial FIR, the Court delivered its

verdict.The accused was convicted and

•sentenced to seven months of rigorous

•imprisonment under BNS provisions.

•Conclusion:

•In just over eight months, from robbery to

•conviction, this case demonstrates how

•technology-led investigation, combined with

•prompt legal processes under BNSS-2023,

•ensures that even habitual offenders are

•swiftly brought to justice. The quick framing

•of charges within 21 days and the speedy

•trial that followed reflect the precision and

•efficiency that India’s new criminal framework

•can now achieve.

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•STORY NO.-22 : JAMMU & KASHMIR

•In a significant milestone for India’s criminal

•justice reform, Anantnag Police secured the

•first conviction under the newly enacted

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on April 16,

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2025.This case, based on FIR sets a precedent

•for the application and enforcement of

•the restructured penal law framework and

•highlights improved procedural efficiency and

•investigative responsiveness.

•Brief History

•The case originated from a complaint filed

•by Shri Ab. Jasheed Alie, resident of Hawora

•Munshi Pora, who reported the theft of his load

•carrier auto from Mehandi Kadal, Anantnag,

•on April 1, 2025. Based on this complaint,

•Anantnag Police registered the case under

•Sections 303(2) (theft) and 411 (dishonestly

•receiving stolen property).

•In a historic first, Anantnag Police secured the first-ever conviction under the Bharatiya

•Nyaya Sanhita. On 1st April 2025, a load carrier was stolen, leading to FIR. Within days,

•the two accused confessed, and the vehicle was recovered. The case was solved,

•charged, and convicted within 15 days—on 16th April 2025—resulting in 3 months of

•judicial imprisonment and fines. This case is a milestone in India’s reformed criminal

•justice journey, showing efficiency, accountability, and readiness of police under BNS-

BNSS.

•Anantnag Police acted swiftly. The investigation,

•led by Head Constable Shabir Ahmad and SHO

•Insp Majid Hassan Khan, quickly identified and

•arrested the two accused:

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1.Rasuk Ahmad Bhat, S/o Fazir Ahmad Bhat

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2.Ayan Akbar Wani, S/o Mohd Akram Wani

•(both residents of Bangidar, Anantnag)

•On interrogation, both confessed, and the

•stolen auto was recovered.

•Analysis

•The case is notable not only for being the

•first conviction under BNS but also for

•demonstrating the increased efficiency and

•responsiveness envisioned under the new

•criminal justice architecture.

•The following key features of implementation

•are evident:

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•Begins in Anantnag

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•• Prompt FIR registration and focused

•investigation ensured swift justice.

•• Technological coordination, though not

•explicitly mentioned, is inferred from the

•timely recovery and processing of the case.

•• The time-bound investigation and speedy

•judicial processing show the emphasis on

•reducing procedural delays — a primary

•objective of BNS.

•• Investigation-led policing and increased

•accountability of investigating officers

•under new procedural frameworks likely

•supported the expeditious outcome.

•Key Highlights

•• Historic First Conviction under Bharatiya

•Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) post-implementation.

•• Case solved and convicted within 15 days

•of reporting — a major departure from

•delayed trials under the old system.

•• Efficient investigation and recovery of stolen

•property demonstrate the operational

•readiness of police under the new legal

regime.

•• Judicial Imprisonment of 3 months and fine

•of ₹3,000 each, with an added deterrent

•of 15 days imprisonment on default, mark

•balanced sentencing.

•• Highlights the coordination between

•police and judiciary under the new legal

framework.

•Conclusion

•This conviction is emblematic of a changing

•paradigm in India’s criminal justice system

•— one that promotes swift, transparent, and

•victim-centric justice. The case of Anantnag

•Police reflects readiness in applying the BNSS

•and stands as a model for other jurisdictions

•moving forward with the newly reformed laws.

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•STORY NO.-23 : MADHYA PRADESH

•On 21st October 2024, what began as

•a peaceful outing for a couple ended in

•unimaginable horror at a picturesque waterfall

•near the Bhairav Baba Temple in Gurh, Rewa

district.A college visit had turned into a short

•trip for sightseeing, prayers, and solace, but by

•the end of that afternoon, the couple became

•victims of a brutal and dehumanizing crime—

•an incident that shook the conscience of the

•entire region.

•However, this is not just the story of a heinous

act.It is also the story of how justice can prevail

•when investigation is backed by science, led

•by sincerity, and powered by new legal tools.

•In a horrifying gangrape incident on 21st October 2024 near a waterfall in Rewa, Madhya

•Pradesh, eight accused brutally assaulted a woman while her husband was overpowered

•and threatened. A FIR was registered, the case was investigated with forensic rigor —

•collecting biological traces, mobile location data, video evidence, and DNA samples

•— enabling identification and arrest within days. Charges under Sections 70(1), 127(2),

•115, 351(3), 296, 79, 238, and 3(5) of BNS-2023 were framed on 28th March 2025. With

•the entire investigation completed in just 32 days and trial concluded in under a week,

•the Fast-Track Court delivered judgment on 2nd April 2025. All eight were sentenced to

•life imprisonment till natural death, with ₹2.3 lakh fine each. The case stands out for its

•forensic strength, compassionate handling of the survivor, and swift delivery of justice

•within 5 months and 12 days, reaffirming the transformative power of India’s reformed

•legal system under BNSS-2023.

•The Incident: Violence Behind Beauty

•According to the victim’s statement, she had

•visited Gurh College on a motorcycle with

•her husband. After completing her work, they

•visited the Bhairav Baba Temple, offering

•prayers, and then decided to explore a nearby

•waterfall—a scenic, peaceful place known

•among locals.

•At around 2:00 PM, as they reached a rocky

•area near the upper part of the falls, they

•noticed 4–5 young men bathing at a distance.

•Thinking little of it, the couple moved further

•and sat on a boulder to talk. Suddenly, one of

•the boys appeared from behind the rock and

•Title: How technology, forensic expertise, and Police professionalism

•led to justice for a survivor of gangrape

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•began questioning them. Despite the couple

•clarifying that they were husband and wife

•and had come to visit the waterfall, the boy

•snatched their mobile phone.

•What followed was horrifying. Four other boys

•joined, began hurling abuses, and started

•physically assaulting the husband. When the

•wife tried to intervene, she was threatened

•and grabbed. The husband was dragged

•away, and in a horrifying act of cruelty, the

•men gangraped the victim, taking turns while

•filming the entire crime. Before fleeing, they

•threatened to make the video viral if she spoke

out.

•The couple, traumatized and devastated, found

•the courage to report the crime the very next

•day, on 22nd October 2024, at Police Station.

•Registering the Case: Swift, Sensitive,

•Scientific

•Sub-Inspector Shail Kumar Yadav, the Station

•House Officer (SHO) of Gurh, immediately

•registered the case. The FIR included serious

•charges under Sections 296, 127(2), 115, 351(3),

•70(1), 79, and 3(5) of BNS 2023, dealing with

•gangrape, intimidation, violence, conspiracy,

•and aiding the crime.

•From the very outset, SI Yadav approached

•the case with both professionalism and

compassion.He ensured that the victim and

•her family were treated with respect and

care.While emotional support was provided,

•the investigation focused heavily on forensic

protocols.

•A Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team

•was immediately called to the scene of crime

•(SOC). The entire area around the waterfall

•and rocks was examined meticulously. The

•FSL experts collected crucial physical and

•biological evidence, including:

•• Soil and vegetation samples with bodily

•fluids

•• Strands of hair, footprints, and fingerprints

•• Clothing articles from the victim for DNA

•analysis

•• Location logs and mobile tower data from

•the area

•• Digital forensics related to phone tracking

•and any leaked video files

•By combining scientific evidence with field

•intelligence, the case became an excellent

•example of how modern criminal investigation

•should operate.

•Cracking the Crime: From Unknown to

•Identified

•The greatest challenge in the beginning was

•that the accused were unknown, and the area

•was secluded. SI Yadav formed a dedicated

•team and tapped into the local intelligence

•network, including village defence parties

•(VDPs), forest guards, and college youth

contacts.CCTV footage from surrounding

•areas and mobile tower data were thoroughly

analysed.

•Within days, suspicion fell upon a group of

•young men from nearby villages. Rigorous

•questioning and digital surveillance led to the

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•arrest of eight individuals, all of whom later

•confessed during custodial interrogation.

•Yet, what followed was not silence or delay,

•but an immediate, determined response by the

•Madhya Pradesh Police, supported by modern

•forensics and the reformed criminal justice

•system under the BNSS 2023. The system

•moved swiftly—from FIR to conviction—

•delivering justice in just 5 months and 12 days.

•The Incident and Crime Scene

•The woman, whose identity is protected, was

•lured and then attacked by eight accused. Six

•of them forcibly raped her, while two others

•facilitated the assault. Shockingly, one of

•the accused recorded the incident on video,

•intending either to blackmail or disseminate

•it—highlighting the criminal mindset of

•humiliation beyond physical harm.

•Scientific Investigation and Fast Action

•The Gurh Police team, aware of the sensitivity

•and gravity of the case, swung into action. A

•special team was formed to secure the scene

•of crime (SOC) and gather all possible material

•and biological evidence. Items such as:

•• The victim’s clothing,

•• Semen samples of the accused,

•• Strands of hair,

•• Soil traces,

•• Footprints,

•• The mobile device used to record the video

•were collected with forensic precision and

•immediately sent to the State Forensic Science

•Laboratory for analysis.

•Call Detail Records (CDRs) of all the accused

•were extracted and mapped with their

movement.The timeline of the incident was

•confirmed by technical and digital evidence,

•providing an airtight case that left little room

•for doubt.

•In a remarkable show of efficiency, the entire

•investigation was completed within one

•month, and the charge sheet was submitted

•on 23rd November 2024 just 32 days after the

crime.

•Charges Framed and Trial Begins

•The accused were booked under the various

•provisions of BNS 2023. The Court framed

•charges on 28th March 2025, after reviewing

•the strength of the investigation file, forensic

•evidence, and statements of medical officers,

•eyewitnesses, and the victim herself. The trial

•was assigned to a Fast-Track Court, ensuring

•focused attention and daily hearings.

•Conviction and Sentencing

•On 2nd April 2025, less than a week after framing

•charges, the Fast-Track Court pronounced its

verdict.All eight accused were convicted—six

•for directly committing the gangrape, and two

•for their role in aiding and abetting the crime.

•In a strong and historic ruling, the court

•awarded:

•• Life imprisonment till natural death to each

•of the eight accused under Section 70(1) of

BNS.

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•• A fine of ₹2.3 lakh to be paid by each

convict.

•The Court stated that such “inhumane acts

•not only destroy the lives of the victims but

•also shake the very conscience of the society.”

•The recorded video, instead of protecting

•the accused, became damning evidence that

•established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

•The testimonies of the victim, medical officers,

•and forensic experts, combined with the

•scientific evidence, proved vital in obtaining

•the conviction.

•Why This Case Matters

•This case stands out as a beacon of hope and

•progress in India’s legal landscape for several

•reasons:

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1.Use of Modern Forensics: DNA analysis,

•digital footprints, mobile phone evidence,

•and scientific mapping of the scene of crime

•provided objective, irrefutable evidence.

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2.Swift Police Action: With the FIR lodged

•within 24 hours and investigation completed

•within a month, the Madhya Pradesh Police

•displayed rare efficiency.

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3.Effective Implementation of BNS-2023: The

•newly enacted criminal law proved robust,

•especially with its revised sections on

•sexual offences, abetment, and conspiracy.

•It enabled the prosecution to file specific,

•enforceable charges.

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4.Fast-Track Justice: With the conviction

•achieved in just 5 months and 12 days, the

•victim didn’t have to wait for years or relive

•her trauma repeatedly in a prolonged trial.

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2.Victim-Cantered Approach: The Court’s

•verdict and police’s efforts ensured the

•dignity, safety, and emotional well-being of

•the survivor were safeguarded throughout.

•Conclusion: A Story of Justice, Not Just

•a Crime

•The Gurh gangrape case from Madhya Pradesh

•is not just a case of crime and punishment—

•it is a milestone in India’s evolving justice

system.It proves that with determination,

•digital tools, legal reform, and sensitivity, even

•the most horrific crimes can be responded to

•with urgency, accuracy, and empathy.

•This story must be told—not just to highlight

•the tragedy—but to celebrate the resilience

•of the survivor, the courage of investigators,

•and the power of the law when it works as it

should.

•It is a message to victims across the nation:

•Justice is not far. You are not alone. And you

•will be heard.

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•STORY NO.-24 : MADHYA PRADESH

•Brief description of case:

•Information received about the missing of

•a 5-year-old girl from Idgah Hills, Bhopal, a

•densely populated Multi block government

•housing complex for poor section in Vajpayee

•Nagar on 24/09/2024. FIR under Sec. 137

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita was registered at

•Police Station Shahjahanabad Bhopal. A

•massive search operation by around 300

•policemen was started in the complex

•consisting of more than 2500 flats and proper

•cordoning was done during search operation,

•police found the body of the girl in a water

•tank in a flat nearby child’s home after around

•24 hrs of her missing. A law-and-order scene

•erupted as public anger against accused was

•high on such a sensitive issue. Two accused,

•mother and sister of main culprit who was

•present in the flat and the dead body of child

•were safely removed after quickly completing

•The rape and murder of a 5-year-old in Bhopal led to a landmark verdict: the first triple

•death penalty under BNS and POCSO. The crime was meticulously investigated by ACP

•Ankita Khatarkar’s SIT using advanced forensic tools and DNA evidence. The Court

•condemned the brutality and commended the police’s swift and professional action.

•The co-accused, who helped hide the crime, received two-year sentences. The case

•concluded within 97 days of trial.

•all Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

•Procedures of Seizure. The Scene of crime was

•secured, and police guards were placed for

•further examination. Senior police officers had

•a convincing and lengthy dialogue with family

•of victim and assembled crowd to assure them

•about justice. Postmortem was conducted by

•panel of doctors at AIIMS Bhopal. On receipt of

•the short PM report of the dead body, it was

•confirmed that the girl had been raped and

•murdered, and an FIR was registered.

•Commissioner of police, Bhopal constituted

•an SIT headed by ACP aided by investigation

•officer who was handling case from initial

•stages under thorough supervision. Within

•hours, the main accused was arrested from

•Bhopal railway station as he was trying to

abscond.The above team visited SOC multiple

•times to identify actual spot of murder inside

•the flat. Scientifically, established the fact

•Title: First Triple Death Penalty case in India under New Criminal

•Laws

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•that accused was alone and was the only one

•involved in committing rape & murder and in

•hiding the body in a rack above bathroom.

•It was a 4.5 feet deep rack, the main reason

•police couldn’t locate it in first wave of search.

•Scene of crime was recreated, and all facts

•were verified as per physical and chemical

•analysis with help of FSL team. Multiple DNA

•samples from dead body, murder spot,

•weapon, body disposal spot and accused’s

•body were collected and matched positively

•to establish the entire episode without

•any doubt. Also corroborating evidence

•were collected against other 2 culprits, his

•mother and sister for helping main accused

•in absconding, hiding the facts during police

•search and later trying to obstruct the work

•of police at SOC Team conducted 12 detailed

•case diary discussion meetings along with

•forensic, legal officers to ensure no loopholes

•during entire investigation & trial. The case

•was notified as “fast track selected sensitive

•case” for speedy trial.

•A special prosecutor was appointed by

•prosecution for the fast-track case. Given

•the nature of the case, the Hon’ble POCSO

•Court completed the trial in just 97 days and

•considering the case as rarest of the rare

•based on collected evidence and positive

•DNA reports, statements of witnesses,

•sentenced the main accused with triple death

•penalty and the co-accused with two years of

•rigorous imprisonment and ordered to provide

•compensation of Rs. 4 lakhs to the victim. In

•between the trial, defence tried to raise an

•argument of mental illness of accused based

•on some false documents SIT again took

•permission from court to appear culprit in

•front of a qualified full medical panel. Accused

•was given a mental fitness certificate by a

•medical panel consisting of psychiatrists and

•physicians after intensive tests & diagnosis

•thereby defeating the move of defence

•The Hon’ble Court has said in its judgement

•that if there was a punishment greater than

•death penalty, then the male vampire would

•have deserved it. Court congratulated police

•team for professional investigation, quality of

•evidence, timely actions.

•Crowd and law & order situation at SOC

•It was first sensitive and sensational case

•in Madhya Pradesh under the new laws in

•which strict provision for search, seizure and

•arrests were followed as per BNSS. Team did

•fast learning and followed BNSS flawlessly to

•deliver strict punishments under new BNS to

•the culprit.

•Special Contribution by SIT

•Keeping in mind the gravity and sensitivity

•of the crime, the Commissioner of Police

•constituted a special investigation team.

•01 The accused was arrested within few

•hours based on phone location and human

•intelligence

•02 The biggest challenge during the

•investigation was whether the girl was

•raped and murdered in the flat from where

•the body was recovered or the crime

•scene was somewhere else. ACP played

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•major role by visiting SOC multiple times

•with the SIT and conducting FSL and DNA

•analysis by scientific methods.

•03 As chief of SIT, in learning and guiding the

•team in following new BNSS for all search

•and seizure with videography, proper

•drafting of documents for FSL analysis

•and corroborating the same with other

evidence.

•04 In between trial, defence tried to prove

•a case of mental illness of accused based

•on some false documents. SIT again

•worked and he was given mental fitness

•certificate by a medical panel consisting

•of psychiatrists and physicians.

•05 Proper trial monitoring as chief of SIT and

•coordination with prosecution to ensure

•maximum punishment.

•06 Properly following supervisions of DCP

•and other senior officers point wise and

•scientifically on consultation with legal

officers.

•07 Recreation of scene of crime to prove

•entire blind episode which happened

•inside flat.

•08 Ensure all other legal formalities for

•POCSO case including proving age,

•paternity identification of girl as body

•started decomposing

•09 ACP, using the provisions of the new law

•with professional competence, completed

•the investigation in just 78 days and

•presented the charge-sheet before the

•Hon’ble Court.

•SIT has displayed high level of professional

•competence and played an important role

•in getting the case convicted by conducting

•efficient and effective investigation.

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•STORY NO.-25 : MEGHALAYA

•Introduction:

•In the hilly terrains of South Garo Hills, a tragic

•accident on a quiet road led to the untimely

•death of an innocent civilian. But what could

•have been a long-drawn investigation was

•handled with precision, professionalism,

•and timely conviction under the BNS-2023,

•ensuring that even traffic-related fatalities

•receive the seriousness they deserve.

•The Incident:

•On 22 nd July 2024, at approximately 7:30

•AM, an accident occurred on Simkalangre,

•Chokpot-12th Mile PWD road. The accused,

•Peter, aged 29, was riding his Bajaj Platina 110

•CC motorcycle travelling from Tura towards

•Chokpot, when he collided with a pedestrian,

•On 22nd July 2024, in South Garo Hills, Meghalaya, a pedestrian was fatally struck by a

•speeding motorcyclist, Peter. The FIR was registered on the same day under Sections

•281 and 106(1) of BNS-2023. The investigation included legal inquest, mechanical

•inspection, and forensic reports. The chargesheet was filed by 28th September, and

•the trial proceeded promptly. On 4th February 2025, the Court convicted Peter for

•negligent driving causing death. This case underscores that under BNS-2023, even

•road negligence cases are taken seriously and prosecuted with urgency, ensuring

•accountability on public roads.

•Andrew, aged 54, who was on the roadside.

•Both were immediately rushed to Tura Civil

Hospital.Unfortunately, Andrew was declared

•dead by the attending medical officer.

•Investigation Process:

•Upon receiving the information, SI Kevin and

•his staff arrived at the scene promptly and

•began an on-spot inquiry. A legal inquest was

•conducted at Tura Civil Hospital morgue in

•the presence of the deceased’s relatives. The

•post-mortem was completed, and the body

•was handed over to the family for last rites.

•Following preliminary findings, FIR was

•registered on the same day at Sangknigre

•Police Station under Sections 281 and 106(1) of

•BNS-2023. The investigation carefully examined

•Title: Fatal Road Accident Convicted Under BNS-2023: Meghalaya

•Delivers Swift Justice in Vehicular Manslaughter Case

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•the accident scene, the mechanical condition

•of the motorcycle, statements of eyewitnesses

•and the medical examination reports of both

•the deceased and the accused. There was no

•evidence of external criminal intent, but the

•inquiry confirmed apparent negligence and

•rash driving, establishing culpability under the

•provisions of BNS-2023 dealing with negligent

homicide.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•The chargesheet was filed on 28 th September

SECTION Section 82

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2024.The Court took cognisance and initiated

•the trial promptly. All witness testimonies,

•police seizure records, inquest findings, and

•post-mortem reports were presented clearly.

•The prosecution concluded smoothly under

•Fast-Track Court protocols.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 4th February 2025, the Hon’ble Court found

•Peter guilty under Section 281 and 106(1) BNS

•for negligent driving resulting in death. He was

•convicted and sentenced accordingly.

•Conclusion:

•This case highlights how, under BNS-2023,

•even fatal road accidents are no longer treated

lightly.The prompt FIR, scientific investigation,

•and timely trial ensured that responsibility

•was fixed and justice was delivered within 7

•months of the incident. This case shows that

•negligence on public roads will attract swift

•legal consequences under the new legal

system.

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•STORY NO.-26 : MIZORAM

•Introduction:

•In the peaceful hills of Aizawl, Mizoram, even a

•petty shop theft was handled with complete

•seriousness and procedural rigour, proving

•that no offence is too minor for justice under

•India’s reformed criminal framework. This

•case became a shining example of how digital

•evidence and prompt judicial response can

•turn even minor theft into a success story for

•the BNS-2023.

•The Incident:

•On 26th August 2024, a shopkeeper in Aizawl

•reported the theft of six T-shirts and two shirts

•worth modest monetary value but significant

•personal loss. An FIR was immediately

•registered under Sections 305(A), 331(3), and

•In Aizawl, Mizoram, a petty shop theft involving T-shirts and shirts on 26th August 2024

•led to a swift response. CCTV footage helped identify and apprehend the accused

•Gingothang within hours. Scientific documentation and recovery of stolen items

•helped build a solid case. The chargesheet was filed on 9th October 2024, and the

•Court delivered its verdict on 13th December — just 109 days after FIR. The accused

•was sentenced to 3 months’ simple imprisonment and fined ₹1,000. This case shows

•how even small-scale thefts are no longer overlooked, thanks to BNSS-2023’s fast-track

•protocols

•331(4) of BNS-2023, demonstrating the zero-

•tolerance approach being adopted even for

•low-value offences under the new legal regime.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation was launched on the same

•day with commendable speed. CCTV footage

•from the surrounding shops was retrieved

•and examined meticulously. Within hours,

•the accused, identified as Gingothang, was

•spotted on the footage and apprehended. The

•stolen clothing was fully recovered from his

possession.The investigating officers carefully

•documented the seizure through forensic

•photographs, prepared recovery memos, and

•recorded all witness statements from shop

•staff and bystanders. The chargesheet was

•Title: Small Theft, Swift Justice: CCTV Evidence Delivers Rapid

•Conviction in Mizoram under BNS-2023

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•compiled and filed efficiently within just over

•40 days on 9th October 2024.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Soon after filing the chargesheet, the Fast-

•Track Court framed charges and initiated

•the trial without procedural delays. The

•prosecution presented CCTV footage, seizure

•documentation, and witness testimonies that

•collectively left no room for doubt. The case

•proceeded seamlessly, with daily hearings

•ensuring continuous progress.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•The court delivered its judgment on 13 th

•December 2024, 109 days after the FIR was

registered.The accused was convicted

•and sentenced to three months of simple

•imprisonment, a fine of ₹1,000, and an

•additional one-month sentence in case of

default.

•Conclusion:

•Though minor in monetary value, this case

•powerfully demonstrates how BNS-2023

•ensures that even minor crimes receive

•prompt attention and swift legal closure. The

•combination of real-time surveillance, scientific

•documentation, and fast-track judicial

•processing brought full resolution in just over

•3½ months, reinforcing public confidence that

•every victim, regardless of severity of the case,

•will see justice delivered.

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•STORY NO.-27 : MIZORAM

•Introduction:

•In the peaceful city of Aizawl, Mizoram,

•a seemingly minor case of theft quickly

•turned into a demonstration of how modern

•technology and the BNS-2023 can together

•deliver prompt justice. What could have

•remained an unsolved case was efficiently

•cracked using digital tools, ensuring that no

•victim remains unheard.The Incident:

•On 16th September 2024, Zoremsanga of Armed

•Veng lodged a complaint at Aizawl Police

•Station, reporting that garments were stolen

•from her Online Store. The theft occurred

•without any physical damage to the property.

•FIR was immediately registered under Sections

•331(3), 331(4), and 305(a) of the BNS.

•On 16th September 2024, a theft was reported at Online Store in Aizawl, Mizoram. The

•investigating team used the e-Sakshya digital platform to record and manage evidence,

•including video footage. Within days, the accused Samuel was arrested and confessed.

•The chargesheet was filed promptly, and charges were framed on 30th September

•2024 — just 14 days later. The trial concluded swiftly, and on 8th November, the Court

•sentenced Samuel to 3 months’ imprisonment and a ₹1,000 fine. This 53-day case is a

•benchmark in digital policing and efficient trial delivery under BNSS

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation officer used the e-Sakshya

•digital platform to record and manage

•evidence systematically. Extensive crime

•scene videography was conducted, and

•area surveillance was thoroughly analysed.

•Eventually, the suspect, Samuel, was

•apprehended and confessed to committing the

theft.The entire evidence chain was securely

•documented, ensuring the case was airtight.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed on 30th September 2024,

•only 14 days after filing the charge sheet. The

•trial was fast-tracked, ensuring swift and

•decisive proceedings.

•Title: E-Sakshya Powered Justice: Swift Trial for Theft in Aizawl

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•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 8 th November 2024, the Court convicted

•the accused, sentencing him to 3 months of

•simple imprisonment and a fine of ₹1,000. An

•additional one month of imprisonment was

•imposed in default of payment of fine.

•Conclusion:

•The case was completed within 53 days

•from the FIR to the conviction. The use of

•the e-Sakshya system reflects the growing

•strength of digital policing under BNSS,

•enabling prompt, transparent, and efficient

•justice delivery.

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•STORY NO.-28 : ODISHA

•Introduction:

•In the busy intersection of Apania Chowk,

•Cuttack, a routine vehicle check became a quick

•example of how BNSS-2023 empowers police

•and Courts to deliver instant consequences

•for offences that threaten public safety. This

•case, though simple in structure, stands tall in

•its message: dangerous behaviour on public

•roads will no longer go unpunished.

•The Incident:

•On 21 st January 2025, during regular road

•checking operations, the Odisha Police

•intercepted a motorcyclist exhibiting visibly

•reckless behaviour. The suspect, Debojeet, was

•stopped and subjected to a breathanalyzer

•test, which confirmed a high level of alcohol

•in his system. His erratic riding had placed

•several pedestrians and drivers at risk. An FIR

•On 21st January 2025, in Cuttack, Odisha, a motorcyclist was caught drunk driving

•and threatening road safety. A breathanalyzer confirmed intoxication, and the FIR was

•registered under Section 281 of BNS-2023 and the MV Act. The investigation was prompt

•and factual. Charges were framed and trial conducted rapidly. On 24th February 2025

•— just 34 days later — the accused was sentenced to 6 days’ simple imprisonment and

•fined ₹10,500. This case demonstrates how public safety violations now face prompt

•punishment, reinforcing discipline on roads under the reformed legal system.

•was registered on the same day under Section

•281 of BNS-2023 and Section 185 of the Motor

•Vehicles Act.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation was straightforward but

thorough.The breathanalyzer report, signed

•witness statements, police seizure records,

•and photographs of the vehicle and incident

•scene were compiled swiftly. Given the case’s

•simplicity and the accused’s clear admission,

•the chargesheet was filed within days. The

•prosecution focused on a clean presentation

•of facts, ensuring no delays at any level.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed in record time, and

•the trial proceeded under Fast-Track Court

provisions.The Court appreciated the

•Title: Drunk and Dangerous: 6-Day Jail Term Delivered in Record

•Time for Intoxicated Driving under BNS & MV Act

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•prosecution’s readiness, which relied entirely

•on factual, scientific, and uncontested

evidence.The hearings were concluded

•quickly without unnecessary adjournments.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 24 th February 2025, just 34 days after

•the FIR, the Court delivered its judgment.

•Debojeet was sentenced to 6 days of simple

•imprisonment and a monetary fine ₹10,500.

•The sentence was intentionally swift and

•sharp, designed to send a public message

•about accountability on Indian roads.

•Conclusion:

•The case was investigated, prosecuted,

•tried, and concluded in less than five weeks.

•This case proves that under BNS-2023, even

•a single breathanalyzer test, backed by

•diligent documentation, can drive a swift legal

response.Public safety crimes, often ignored

•or downplayed in the past, are now being

•taken seriously, setting a new standard for

•responsive policing and judicial action.

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•STORY NO.-29 : ODISHA

•Introduction:

•In Balasore, Odisha, a heinous crime unfolded

•behind closed doors, where a father

•repeatedly subjected his 13-year-old daughter

•to sexual assault. The system’s response to

•this deeply disturbing offence became a clear

•demonstration of BNS-2023’s synergy with

•the POCSO Act in delivering harsh and timely

•punishment for crimes against children.

•The Incident:

•On 4th August 2024, at around 4 PM, the victim’s

•mother witnessed her husband, Nageshwar,

•sexually assaulting their 13-year-old daughter

•at their residence in Jamsuli Village. When she

•In Balasore, Odisha, a disturbing case of incestuous sexual abuse came to light on 6th

•August 2024, when a mother reported her husband for repeatedly assaulting their

•13-year-old daughter. The accused was caught in the act on two consecutive days, and

•FIR was registered at Singla Police Station under Section 65(1) of BNS-2023 and Section

•6 of the POCSO Act. The investigation was swift and sensitive, led by SI Baldev, with

•medical, forensic, and testimonial evidence gathered promptly. The chargesheet was

•submitted within 56 days, and charges were framed on 8th October 2024. The trial

•proceeded without delay, and on 18th November 2024, the Hon’ble Court convicted the

•father, sentencing him to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine, with two

•additional years in default. This case exemplifies the zero-tolerance approach of BNSS-

•2023 in delivering fast, uncompromising justice for sexual offences against children.

•attempted to intervene, she was threatened

•into silence. The following day, she again

•caught him committing the same offence.

•Gathering courage, she reported the incident

•on 6th August 2024 at Singla Police Station,

•leading to FIR being registered under Section

•65(1) of BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act.

•Investigation Process:

•SI Baldev handled the investigation with

•urgency and care. Detailed victim statements,

•medical examinations, forensic evidence, and

•witness testimonies were collected rapidly.

•The chargesheet was submitted within 56

•days on 1st October 2024.

•Title: Father Convicted for Aggravated Sexual Assault: 25-Year

•Sentence Delivered Under BNS & POCSO Act

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•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were formally framed on 8 th October

•2024 before the Special POCSO Court. The trial

•proceeded on a fast-track basis, with apparent

•medical and forensic corroboration eliminating

•any doubts. The prosecution successfully

•established aggravated penetrative sexual

•assault under Section 5(m) of the POCSO Act,

•committed by the victim’s father.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 18 th November 2024, the Court delivered

•its judgment. Nageshwar was convicted under

SECTION Section 83

Untitled Section

•Section 65(1) of BNS and Section 6 of the

•POCSO Act. He was sentenced to 25 years of

•rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹5000. In

•default of payment of fine, he would serve an

•additional 2 years of imprisonment.

•Conclusion:

•This case exemplifies how BNS-2023 and the

•POCSO Act deliver substantial victim-centric

•justice in the gravest offences against minors.

•With the entire process from FIR to conviction

•completed in just over 3 months, this success

•story reaffirms India’s zero-tolerance approach

•towards sexual violence against children under

•its reformed criminal laws.

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•STORY NO.-30 : ODISHA

•Introduction:

•This Odisha case highlights the effective and

•swift response of law enforcement and the

•judiciary in tackling street crime under the BNS-

SECTION Section 84

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2023.A prompt report of a gold chain snatching

•incident led to the quick apprehension of

•the culprits and a fast-tracked conviction,

•demonstrating the system’s commitment to

•ensuring justice for victims.

•The Incident:

•On 8 th July, 2024, at approximately 6:50 PM,

•an informant reported to the Airport Police

•Station, Odisha, that three unknown persons

•on a motorcycle had snatched his gold chain,

•In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a gold chain snatching during a morning walk on 8th July

•2024 triggered an efficient law enforcement response. FIR was filed at Airport Police

•Station under Sections 309(4) and 309(3)(5) of BNS-2023. Prompt CCTV review and field

•intelligence led to the arrest of Amitav, Madhusudan, and Jayant on 22nd July 2024.

•The chargesheet was filed by 12th August 2024, and charges were framed on 30th

August.The trial moved without delays, and by 13th December 2024, the Hon’ble Court

•convicted all three, sentencing them to 18 months of rigorous imprisonment and a fine

•of ₹81,000 each. In case of non-payment, four months of additional imprisonment were

•prescribed, with the fine amount directed as compensation to the victim. This case

•reflects how the reformed legal system under BNSS-2023 ensures timely justice and

•victim restitution in urban crime cases

•weighing approximately 6–7 grams, during his

•morning walk. The informant’s call for help

•was answered by a watchman, which caused

•the culprits to flee. Consequently, Airport PS

•Case was registered on 8 th July, 2024, under

•Sections 309(4) and 309(3)(5) of the BNS-2023.

•Investigation Progress:

•The Investigating Officer (IO) promptly

•recorded the informant’s statement under

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•Section 180 BNS, visited the scene, prepared

•a spot map, and meticulously collected CCTV

footage.Through active engagement with

•sources, the IO successfully identified Amitav

•as one of the perpetrators. On 22nd July, 2024,

•Title: Swift Justice in Gold Chain Snatching Case: Odisha Police

•Secure Rapid Conviction Under BNS-2023

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•all three accused, Amitav, Madhusudan, Jayant,

•and others, were apprehended at Kargil Basti.

•After completing all necessary investigative

•procedures, a comprehensive chargesheet

•was filed on 12 th August, 2024, detailing the

•defendants’ involvement in the robbery.

•Trial and Conviction:

•The JMFC-V Court in Bhubaneswar took

•cognizance of the case, and charges were

•formally framed on 30 th August, 2024. On 13 th

•December, 2024, the Court found the accused

•guilty under Sections 309(4) and 309(3)(5)

•of BNS. The accused were convicted under

SECTION Section 86

Untitled Section

•Section 468 BNS and sentenced to 18 months’

•rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹81,000

each.Furthermore, under Section 395 BNS,

•the Court ordered that the fine amount be

•paid to the informant-victim as compensation

•or, failing that, that the convicts serve an

•additional 4 months’ imprisonment.

•Conclusion:

•This case serves as a prime example of

•the effectiveness of India’s criminal justice

•system operating under BNSS-2023. The

•rapid investigation, timely apprehension

•of the culprits, and the Court’s decisive

•judgment, including a significant fine for

•victim compensation, demonstrate a robust

•commitment to deterring crime and ensuring

•justice for victims. The entire process was

•concluded within five months, from incident

•to conviction.

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•STORY NO.-31 : ODISHA

•The enactment and implementation of the

•BNSS, 2023 marks a paradigm shift in India’s

•criminal justice system, aiming to ensure

•expeditious investigations, fair trials, victim-

•centric justice, and integration of technology.

•One of the early success stories demon

•starting the impact of this reform is the swift

•investigation and trial of a road safety violation

•case registered at Chamkhandi Police Station,

•Ganjam District, Odisha.

•Case Background and Legal Provisions

•On the evening of 9 January 2025, a team

•led by under the supervision of ASI Sudheer

•Kumar Dupada of Chamkhandi Police Station

•was engaged in vehicle checking duty at Kalia

•In Ganjam district of Odisha, a routine traffic check on the evening of 9th January 2025 led

•to the swift conviction of Sanjay Pradhan for reckless and negligent driving under BNS-

SECTION Section 87

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2023.He was intercepted while riding a motorcycle at high speed without a helmet and

•with two pillion riders, endangering public safety. FIR was registered under Section 281

•of BNS and Sections 194(1) and 194(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act. The investigation used

•CCTV footage, eyewitness statements, and official verification, leading to a chargesheet

•being filed within just 3 days. The Court found him guilty and imposed a fine of ₹2,200,

•with the entire trial concluding within 6 days of the chargesheet submission. This

•case is a standout example of time-bound justice under India’s new legal framework,

•emphasizing public safety, procedural efficiency, and digital evidence.

•Chowk, as part of routine enforcement under

•the Motor Vehicles Act. At approximately

•8:50 PM, the team noticed 3 persons were

•ridding Honda motorcycle and none of them

•were wearing helmets. Not only they were

•riding motorcycle at a very high speed in a

•rush & negligent manner, but they were also

•endangering Public safety.

•Upon being intercepted by police, the rider

•was identified as Sanjay Pradhan. Considering

•the gravity of the violation, the following legal

•provisions were imposed:

SECTION Section 88

Untitled Section

1.Section 281, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

•– Rash or negligent act endangering human

•life or personal safety.

•Title: Speedy Justice under the New Criminal Laws, 2023 : A Case

•from Ganjam District, Odisha

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SECTION Section 89

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2.Sections 194(1) and 194(2), Motor Vehicles

•Act – Driving without a helmet and carrying

•more than one pillion rider.

•A case was immediately registered under the

•above sections as FIR, and the investigation

•proceeded without delay.

•Swift and Technology-Driven

•Investigation

•The police team, under the supervision of the

•Investigating Officer (IO), promptly:

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1.Obtained CCTV footage from the vicinity to

•track the vehicle’s movement and driving

pattern.

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2.Recorded statements of eyewitnesses who

•were present at the location and had seen

•the violation.

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3.Verified the vehicle details and the

•identified Sanjay through official channels.

•The chargesheet was prepared & submitted in

•jurisdiction zonal court within 3 days of the FIR.

•Efficiency of this investigation highlights the

•enhanced procedural mechanisms introduced

•under the framework of New Criminal Law,

•which emphasizes on strict timelines and

•accountability in law enforcement procedures.

•Judicial Proceedings and Conviction

•Following the submission of the chargesheet,

•the judicial process commenced without

•unnecessary adjournments. The Court framed

•charges and commenced trial proceedings

expeditiously.The accused was provided due

•legal representation, and the prosecution

•presented the evidence which were collected

•during the investigation.

•Following the trial proceedings the Court

•found Sanjay Pradhan guilty under:

•• Section 281, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

•• Sections 194(1) and 194(2) of the Motor

•Vehicles Act

•The court imposed a fine of ₹2,200/- as per the

•penal provisions. Notably, the entire trial was

•completed within 6 days of filing the charge

•sheet, highlighting the commitment of the

•judiciary in upholding the spirit of fast-track

•justice under the new law.

•Impact and Significance

•This case sets a precedent for timely justice

•in cases involving public safety and traffic

•law enforcement. It demonstrates several key

•improvements under the new criminal law

•architecture:

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1.Time-bound Investigation and Prosecution:

•The case exhibits compliance with the

•envisioned timelines for investigation,

•charge sheet filing, and trial under the

•BNSS, 2023.

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2.Integration of Technology in Policing: The

•use of CCTV footage as admissible and

•corroborative evidence has strengthened

•the quality of the investigation and

•minimized reliance on circumstantial

testimonies.

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3.Efficient Witness and Evidence

•Management: Statements were recorded

•without delay, ensuring freshness of

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•memory and accuracy in testimonies.

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4.Improved Judicial Coordination: Fast-track

•hearings and coordinated prosecution

•enabled swift disposal, avoiding long-

•pending cases which traditionally

•overburden the judicial system.

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5.Deterrent Effect: The case sends a strong

•message of deterrence to potential

•violators of traffic and public safety laws as

•per the New Criminal Law. Reckless driving

•not only endangers lives but now also

•invites swift legal consequences.

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6.Public Trust in Legal Institutions: Timely

•justice fosters greater public confidence

•in the efficiency and responsiveness of the

•police and judicial systems.

•Conclusion

•The Chamkhandi motorcycle violation case

•sets a prime example of the implementation

•and the efficiency of new criminal laws. The

•efficiency achieved during investigation

•process, coupled with judicial responsiveness,

•& strategic use of technology, reflects a

•proactive and victim-centric approach to law

•enforcement & justice delivery.

•Such outcomes contribute directly to the

•broader vision of criminal justice reforms in

•India – fostering a more efficient, transparent,

•and citizen centric system of justice delivery.

•It is essential that similar best practices be

•replicated across states, and law enforcement

•personnel should be trained to adapt to the

•new legal ecosystem. This case affirms that

•with the right tools and legal frameworks,

•justice can indeed be delivered swiftly and

effectively.

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•STORY NO.-32 : ODISHA

•Brief of the case

•On the strength of procedural discipline,

•scientific investigation, and legal efficiency, FIR

•from Airport Police Station, UPD Bhubaneswar,

•Odisha, stands as a testament to the speed and

•transparency envisioned by the new criminal

•justice framework under BNSS, 2023. The case

•pertained to a snatching incident, where three

•unknown persons forcibly took a gold chain

•from the victim. The FIR was registered under

•Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of BNS, which deal

•with robbery involving hurt and aggravating

•factors related to violent theft.

•The investigating officer swiftly mobilized

•technical resources, relying on CCTV

•surveillance to establish the chain of events and

•identify the culprits. Forensic tools, including

•On the strength of digital forensics and procedural rigor, Airport Police Station,

•Bhubaneswar cracked a robbery case involving a gold chain snatching by three

individuals.FIR invoked Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of BNS. Swift investigation, supported

•by CCTV footage and crime scene reconstruction, led to the recovery of stolen property.

•The charge sheet was filed within 34 days, and the trial concluded within 138 days. All

•three accused were sentenced to 18 months’ rigorous imprisonment and ₹1,000 fines.

•The case also invoked Section 468 BNSS to deduct pre-trial custody from total sentence,

•ensuring fair yet firm justice under India’s modernized legal regime.

•digital analysis and scene reconstruction,

•further strengthened the evidentiary trail. The

•recovery of the gold chain—which is big relief

•to the victim.

•The police achieved a commendable milestone

•by filing the charge sheet within 3 days of the

FIR.Such promptness reflects a procedural

•shift enabled by institutional capacity-

•building, integrated technology use, and legal

awareness.In a remarkable display of judicial

•responsiveness, the trial concluded within 104

•days of the charge sheet submission. All three

•accused were convicted and sentenced to 18

•months of rigorous imprisonment along with a

•monetary fine of ₹1,000 each.

•One notable feature of this case was the

•Court’s application of Section 468 of Bharatiya

•Title: Balancing the Scales: Rights, Evidence, and Conviction under

•New Laws

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•Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which

•provides that any period spent by the accused

•in pre-trial detention shall be deducted from

•the total sentence awarded. This ensured that

•while justice was delivered swiftly, procedural

•fairness toward the accused was upheld,

•demonstrating an equitable balance between

•victim rights and custodial safeguards.

•Key Highlights

•• Timeline Efficiency: From FIR to conviction,

•the case wrapped up in just 138 days,

•making it a model for case lifecycle

•reduction under the BNS-BNSS regime.

•• Robust Evidentiary Chain: Use of CCTV,

•recovery, forensic corroboration, and

•reliable witness statements ensured a

•watertight case.

•• Institutional Coordination: Coordination

•between law enforcement, forensic

•experts, and the judiciary was pivotal to

•this outcome.

•This case is emblematic of the new paradigm

•in Indian criminal jurisprudence, where

•technological convergence, proactive

•policing, and streamlined trial processes

•uphold both justice delivery and constitutional

protections.It serves as an excellent reference

•point for replication in training modules,

•public awareness campaigns, and institutional

benchmarking.

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•STORY NO.-33 : PUNJAB

•Introduction:

•In Mahilpur, Punjab, a gold chain snatching

•incident initially appeared as a routine street

crime.However, the systematic investigation,

•quick recovery of stolen property, and effective

•courtroom proceedings led to a fast conviction

•under BNSS-2023, delivering timely justice to

•the victim.

•The Incident:

•On 30th July 2024, at her residence, Navdeep

•Kaur was attacked by a youth who forcibly

•snatched her gold earrings. At first, the victim

•and her family tried to trace the accused but

•In Mahilpur, Punjab, a snatching case reported on 22nd September 2024 saw swift

•resolution under BNSS-2023. FIR was registered after Navdeep Kaur’s gold earrings

•were forcibly taken on 30th July 2024. Harender alias Heera was identified as the prime

•suspect while in custody for another offence. His voluntary confession and recovery of

•the stolen property from his in-laws’ home, along with a successful test identification

•parade, formed the basis of the prosecution. The chargesheet was submitted on 4th

•January 2025, and charges were framed on 1st February. On 13th March 2025, the

•Hon’ble Court convicted him under Sections 304 and 317(2) of BNS and sentenced him

•to four months of imprisonment and a fine of ₹500. The case illustrates how BNSS-2023,

•supported by scientific recovery and confession-based evidence, enables a fast-tracked

•justice process for street crimes

•could not locate him. Eventually, her husband,

•Balvinder Singh, lodged a formal complaint on

•22nd September 2024, following which FIR was

•registered at Mahilpur Police Station under

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•Section 304 BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation swiftly identified Harender

•alias Heera of Muthada Kalan of Phillaur,

•Jalandhar, as the prime suspect. As he was

•already in judicial custody in connection

•with another case, a production warrant

•was obtained to secure his custody for

interrogation.

•Title: Snatching Case Solved Through Confession & Test

•Identification: Swift Conviction Under BNS-2023

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•During interrogation, the accused confessed

•to his involvement and disclosed the location

•where the stolen earrings and the motorcycle

•used during the crime were hidden. The stolen

•items were recovered from his in-laws’ house.

•A formal Test Identification Parade (TIP) was

•conducted, during which the victim, Navdeep

•Kaur, confidently identified the accused,

•further solidifying the prosecution’s case.

•The ownership verification of the recovered

•motorcycle also established a direct link

•between the accused and the crime. Witness

•statements, forensic seizure memos, confession

•documents, and recovery records collectively

•built an airtight case. The chargesheet was

•submitted on 4th January 2025, ensuring

•compliance with prescribed timelines under

•BNSS-2023.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed on 1st February 2025. The

•trial was conducted efficiently, with minimal

adjournments.The clear and consistent

•evidence presented by the prosecution left no

•ambiguity in the courtroom. The combination

•of recovered property, voluntary disclosure,

•victim’s identification, and corroborative

•witness statements allowed the trial to

•conclude smoothly.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 13th March 2025, less than six months after

•FIR registration, the Hon’ble Court convicted

•Harender under Sections 304 and 317(2) of

•BNS-2023. Considering the period already

•undergone in judicial custody, the court

•sentenced him to four months of imprisonment

•and imposed a fine of ₹500.

•Conclusion:

•This case reflects how scientific investigation

•techniques, including voluntary confession,

•test identification parade, and timely seizure,

•can rapidly establish guilt beyond a reasonable

•doubt under BNSS-2023. With FIR registered in

•September and conviction delivered by March,

•this success story underlines Punjab Police’s

•efficiency and the justice system’s ability to

•handle snatching cases with the seriousness

•they deserve under India’s reformed legal

framework.

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•STORY NO.-34 : PUNJAB

•Introduction:

•This case from Punjab demonstrates the

•efficiency of the Indian justice system under the

•new BNSS-2023 in securing a swift conviction

•for a motorcycle theft. A prompt arrest and a

•guilty plea by the accused led to the resolution

•of the case in just a few months.

•The Incident:

•On 5th July, 2024, Satender reported the theft

•of his Hero Splendour Plus motorcycle. He

•identified the perpetrator as Sukhvinder, son

•of Yograj, resident of Phagguwala, Sangrur.

•In Sangrur, Punjab, the theft of a Hero Splendor Plus motorcycle was reported by the

•owner on 5th July 2024. FIR was registered at Phagguwala Police Station under Sections

•303(2) and 317(2) of BNS-2023. The accused, Sukhvinder, was arrested soon after, and

•the stolen motorcycle was recovered. With strong evidence and clear ownership links,

•the chargesheet was submitted on 9th September 2024. Charges were framed on

•18th January 2025, and during trial, the accused pleaded guilty. On 1st February 2025,

•the Court convicted him and sentenced him to six months of imprisonment. This case

•demonstrates how quick police action, recovery of stolen property, and procedural

•efficiency under BNSS-2023 can lead to swift justice for property crimes — concluded

•within seven months from incident to conviction.

•An FIR was registered on 7 th July, 2024, under

•Sections 303(2) and 317(2) of the BNS-2023.

•Investigation Progress:

•The police swiftly acted on Satender’s

•complaint and arrested Sukhvinder.

•Following the collection of evidence and

•completion of all investigative procedures, the

•chargesheet was submitted on 9th September,

•2024, clearly establishing Sukhvinder’s

•involvement in the theft and possession of the

•stolen property.

•Title: Swift Justice in Motorcycle Theft: Guilty Plea Leads to Rapid

•Conviction Under BNS-2023

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•Trial and Conviction:

•The charges were formally framed on

•18th January, 2025. During the Court

•proceedings, Sukhvinder pleaded guilty to

•the offences. Consequently, on 1 st February

•2025, the Court convicted him based on his

•plea and sentenced him to six months of

imprisonment.

•Conclusion:

•This case highlights the streamlined process

•facilitated by BNSS-2023, where a clear

•confession and efficient police work led to a

•rapid conviction. The quick turnaround from

•FIR to conviction in less than seven months

•showcases the effectiveness of the updated

•legal framework in delivering justice.

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•STORY NO.-35 : PUDUCHERRY

•Introduction:

•In the quiet coastal territory of Puducherry,

•what started as a sophisticated financial fraud

•was swiftly unravelled into a landmark example

•of forensic accounting, digital evidence, and

•speedy justice under BNSS-2023.

•The Incident:

•On 17 th November 2024, a complaint was

•filed by the branch authorities of Puducherry

•National Bank reporting massive embezzlement

•of funds by one of their senior employees,

•In Puducherry, a major financial fraud involving the embezzlement of customer deposits

•by senior Bank Manager, Manjeet came to light on 17th November 2024. FIR was

•registered the same day after Puducherry National Bank reported that Manjeet had forged

•documents, created fake accounts, and siphoned funds over several months. A forensic

•audit, digital evidence including server logs and CCTV, and Manjeet’s confession led to

•a watertight case. Charges under Sections 308, 336, and 66 of BNS-2023, along with

•IT Act provisions, were framed on 22nd January 2025. The chargesheet was submitted

•within 50 days, and trial proceedings were fast-tracked. On 10th April 2025, the Hon’ble

•Court convicted Manjeet and sentenced him to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment with

•a ₹50 lakh fine, ordering full recovery of siphoned funds. This case, resolved in just 145

•days, stands as a powerful example of how financial frauds in the banking sector can be

•prosecuted swiftly and scientifically under India’s new legal framework.

•Bank Manager Manjeet. It was discovered that

•over several months, Manjeet had misused

•his position to forge documents, create fake

•beneficiary accounts, and siphon off customer

•deposits into these bogus accounts.

•Investigation Process:

•A special financial crime investigation unit was

constituted.Forensic audits were initiated

immediately.Digital trails, server logs, CCTV

•recordings from the bank premises, and email

•records were carefully examined. Manjeet’s

•Title: Fraud Unmasked: Swift Justice in Puducherry Bank Fraud

•Case

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•confession and irrefutable digital evidence

•made the case watertight. The chargesheet

•was filed within 50 days.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges under BNS 2023 along with Information

•Technology Act provisions, were framed on

•22nd January 2025. The trial was conducted

•on a fast-track basis, ensuring uninterrupted

hearings.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 10th April 2025, the Hon’ble Court convicted

•Manjeet, sentencing him to 12 years of rigorous

•imprisonment, along with a fine of ₹50 lakh.

•Additionally, all siphoned funds were ordered

•to be recovered and restored to the victims.

•Conclusion:

•From FIR registration to final sentencing, the

•case concluded within 145 days. It is a model

•for how financial fraud involving banking sector

•abuse can be cracked efficiently under India’s

•new criminal justice framework using scientific

•evidence and digital forensics.

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•STORY NO.-36 : PUDUCHERRY

•Introduction:

•In the serene village of Serumavilangai,

•Puducherry, a quiet household was shaken by

•the theft of a sacred silver Kamatchi lamp and

•an iron axe. What followed was a textbook

•example of efficiency under the BNSS, 2023,

•to ensure swift justice and restoration of

•community faith.

•The Incident:

•On receiving a complaint from 45-year-old

•Malaivani, resident of Attrangarai Street,

•Thirunallar, regarding a break-in at her home,

•the Puducherry police registered under

•Sections 331(3) and 305 of BNS-2023. The

•stolen items, worth approximately ₹10,000,

•In Serumavilangai village, Puducherry, a theft was reported by Malaivani on the night

•of 2024, involving a sacred silver Kamatchi lamp and an iron axe stolen from her home.

•The FIR was registered at Thirunallar Police Station under Sections 331(3) and 305 of the

•Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)-2023. The accused was swiftly arrested and the stolen

•property recovered. The charge sheet was filed and submitted to the Hon’ble Judicial

•Magistrate Court, Karaikal on the same day. During the trial, the accused admitted guilt,

•and the Court convicted him, sentencing him to 55 days of simple imprisonment. This

•case demonstrates the efficient handling of house thefts under BNS-2023 with fast

•procedural compliance and timely justice.

•held not just monetary value but deep spiritual

•significance to the family.

•Investigation Process:

•Acting swiftly, the local police traced and

•apprehended the accused. The stolen silver

•lamp and iron axe were successfully recovered.

•Witnesses were examined promptly, and

•statements were recorded. All standard

•procedural protocols under BNSS were

•adhered to with discipline and urgency.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•In a remarkable move, the chargesheet was

•filed within the same day and submitted before

•the Hon’ble Judicial Magistrate Court, Karaikal.

•Title: Swift Justice in a Sacred Theft Case — Puducherry Delivers

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•During the trial, the accused admitted guilt

•upon framing of charges, leaving no room for

•delay in sentencing.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•The Court sentenced the offender to 55 days

•of simple imprisonment, reinforcing that even

•low-value property crimes would not be taken

•lightly under the reformed legal system.

•Conclusion:

•This case from Puducherry exemplifies the

•effectiveness of swift prosecution and efficient

•policing under BNSS-2023. With the entire

•legal process—right from FIR to conviction—

•wrapped up rapidly, it highlights the serious

•intent of the new criminal justice system to

•deter even seemingly minor thefts.

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•STORY NO.-37 : PUDUCHERRY

•Introduction:

•A stolen two-wheeler, crossing state boundaries

•from Puducherry to Andhra Pradesh, triggered

•a multi-jurisdictional investigation that ended

•with a swift conviction under BNSS-2023. This

•case highlights the capability of the Police to

•track inter-state property crimes and swiftly

•prosecute offenders through fast-track judicial

processes.

•The Incident:

•Between 24th to 26 th November, 2024, a dark

•blue Suzuki Access 125 scooter, valued at

•₹50,000, was stolen from Boat Street, Yanam;

•Betalam Kumar subsequently reported the

•theft to Yanam Police Station, leading to the

•registration of FIR under Section 303(2) BNS-

•In Yanam, Puducherry, a Suzuki Access scooter was stolen between 24th–26th November

•2024 and traced to Andhra Pradesh. FIR led to a cross-state investigation using mobile

•tracking and lead from informants. One accused, Satyam, was arrested from judicial

•custody and confessed. The chargesheet was submitted on 5th December 2024, and

•charges framed on 3rd March 2025. On 4th March, Satyam pleaded guilty and was

•sentenced to 3 months’ simple imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine. This case demonstrates

•how interstate coordination and plea of guilt can fast-track resolution under BNSS-2023

•within three months

•2023, with the investigation identifying Ashwin

•of Kakinada District, Andhra Pradesh, and

•Satyam alias Sonu from Vijayawada District,

•Andhra Pradesh, as the two accused who

•acted with a common intention to steal and

•dispose of the vehicle.

•Investigation Process:

•Police used vehicle surveillance networks,

•mobile tracking, and informant networks to

•trace the movement of the stolen scooter across

•Andhra Pradesh. Satyam was apprehended

•from judicial custody, and upon interrogation,

•he admitted to his involvement in the theft. His

•confession was formally recorded.

•The chargesheet was submitted on 5 th

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•Delivered Under BNS-2023

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•December 2024, detailing the scooter’s

•forensic recovery and the accused’s

confessions.The trial for Satyam proceeded

•first, while Ashwin was summoned separately

•for a later appearance.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were formally framed against Satyam

•on 3rd March 2025 under Section 303(2) read

•with Section 35 of BNS. On 4th March 2025,

•Satyam was produced before the Court from

•judicial custody and voluntarily pleaded guilty.

•Based on this admission, the Court proceeded

•directly to sentencing.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•Satyam was sentenced to 3 months of simple

•imprisonment and fined ₹5000 under Section

•303(2) BNS. In default of payment of fine, one

•additional month of simple imprisonment was

ordered.The sentence acknowledged his

•prior two-month judicial custody as part of his

•sentence under Section 468 BNSS.

•Conclusion:

•This case is a successful example of cross-state

•coordination and fast-track judicial processing

•under BNSS-2023. From FIR to final conviction

•of one accused, the matter was concluded

•within just over three months, reinforcing

•public confidence in the ability of Police and

•the judiciary to resolve even interstate thefts

•swiftly and efficiently.

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•STORY NO.-38 : RAJASTHAN

•Introduction:

•In Chhabra, Baran district of Rajasthan, a

•terrifying incident unfolded that not only

•endangered a pregnant woman and her

•husband but also exposed a shocking intent

•to commit grievous harm in broad daylight.

•Thanks to strong community reporting, quick

•police response, and scientific prosecution

•under BNSS-2023, this violent assault was

•swiftly addressed through the legal system.

•The Incident:

•On 8th August 2024, around 2 PM, a pregnant

•woman, was at home with her husband,

•Sanjeet, when their neighbours, Manish and

•In Baran district, Rajasthan, a violent attempt to murder a pregnant woman and her

•husband unfolded on 8th August 2024 when neighbours attempted to burn their gate

•near a gas cylinder and later attacked them with a knife. FIR was registered at Chhabra

•Police Station under various sections of BNS-2023. Medical evidence confirmed stab

•wounds and trauma to the pregnant victim. The accused, arrested on 10th September,

•confessed during trial, and the chargesheet was filed on 23rd October. On 18th January

•2025, the Hon’ble Court convicted the offenders and, taking note of the first-time

•offence and confession, awarded probation with a fine of ₹2,200 and a one-year good

•conduct bond. This case reflects the flexibility of BNSS-2023 in balancing accountability

•with reform, and how scientific investigation and swift prosecution ensured justice

•within a few months of the offence.

•Kamlesh, attacked their house. In a pre-planned

•act of violence, the attackers first attempted

•to set fire to the main gate of the house where

•a gas cylinder was also kept, risking a possible

explosion.The couple immediately rushed

•to the police station to register an initial

complaint.

•However, as they returned from the police

•station after filing their report, Manish and

•Kamalesh again confronted them. Manish,

•armed with a button knife, attempted to stab

•Sanjeet in the stomach. In a scuffle, Sanjeet

•managed to catch the blade, injuring his hand,

•but still suffered a stab wound to his abdomen.

•During the altercation, Kamalesh violently

•Title: Attempt to Murder Pregnant Woman: Swift Prosecution

•Secured Under BNSS-2023

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•kicked the pregnant lady in her stomach,

•causing her to fall due to her pregnancy. She

•was immediately rushed to Chhabra Hospital

•and later referred to Baran District Hospital for

•further treatment. A second, more serious FIR

•was registered on 11th August 2024 at Chhabra

•Police Station, invoking charges under various

•Sections of BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation team swiftly arrested the

•accused on 10 th September 2024. Medical

•evidence documenting the injuries of both

•the pregnant victim and her husband played

•a central role. The forensic reports, medical

•statements, witness testimonies, and recovery

•of the knife all formed a solid chain of evidence.

•The chargesheet was filed promptly on 23rd

•October 2024.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were framed under multiple provisions

•of BNS. The Fast-Track Court moved quickly

•into trial, aided by the fact that the primary

•accused, Manish, voluntarily confessed in

•Court to his role in the crime. Based on the

•confession and circumstances, the Court chose

•to exercise a degree of leniency as it was the

•accused’s first offence.

•Conviction and Sentencing:

•On 18 th January 2025, the Court convicted

•the accused under Sections 3(5), 115(2),

•118(1), 126(2), and 352 of BNS-2023. Instead of

•awarding immediate imprisonment, the Court

•imposed a fine of ₹2200. It granted probation

•with strict conditions, including a one-year

•good conduct bond of ₹10,000, maintaining

•that any violation would lead to immediate

custody.

•Conclusion:

•This case underscores how BNS-2023 allows

•serious penal action and flexible sentencing

•where appropriate. The scientific investigation,

•video-documented evidence, swift trial, and

•use of Section 230 BNSS for speedy case

•documentation ensured that justice was served

•within a few months, preventing prolonged

•trauma for the victim while still holding the

•accused accountable.

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•STORY NO.-39 : TAMIL NADU

•Introduction:

•A quiet afternoon in Sirkazhi town became

•a criminal investigation after a tech theft

•disrupted an unsuspecting victim’s life. Thanks

•to rapid police action, detailed CCTV analysis,

•and a voluntary confession, justice was

•delivered swiftly under the BNSS-2023.

•The Incident:

•On 30 th March 2025, between 3:15 PM and

•4:00 PM, an unknown person stole a travel

•bag containing two laptops (HP Pro Book

•4408 Notebook and Dell laptop) and an iPad

•belonging to Ramakrishnan. The value of

•stolen property was estimated at ₹40,000. The

•victim reported the incident on 1st April 2025 at

•Sirkazhi Police Station, and FIR was registered

•On 30th March 2025, in Sirkazhi town, a travel bag containing laptops and an iPad was

stolen.The FIR was registered on 1st April 2025. Investigators acted swiftly, scanning

•CCTV footage to identify and arrest Srinivas, who confessed to the crime. The stolen

•items were recovered, and the chargesheet was filed just four days later on 5th April.

•Charges were framed and conviction delivered on 19th May 2025 — the same day

•— sentencing him to two months’ simple imprisonment and a ₹2,000 fine. This case

•showcases how digital surveillance and rapid trial processes under BNSS-2023 can

•resolve property crimes in just 49 days.

•under Section 305(a) BNS-2023.

•Investigation Process:

•The investigation rushed. The crime scene

•was visited immediately, and forensic

•documentation was prepared, including

•the crime detail form and rough sketch.

•CCTV footage from surrounding areas was

•thoroughly analysed. The footage captured

•a male suspect, approximately 35 years old,

•stealing the complainant’s bag.

•Acting on these leads, the Police apprehended

•Srinivas, aged 35, on 2 nd April 2025 at Pondy

•Marina Road, Puducherry, along with his grey

•Suzuki motorcycle and a damaged Vivo Y30

•mobile phone. During interrogation, Srinivas

•confessed to the crime, and the stolen items,

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•laptops and the iPad, were recovered from his

possession.The confession was recorded, and

•all recovered properties were duly submitted

•to the court.

•The investigation was completed swiftly,

•and the chargesheet was submitted on

•5th April 2025, only four days after the

•FIR registration.

•Charges Framed & Trial Process:

•Charges were formally framed on 19 th May