Odisha Crime Branch issues SOPs ahead of new law rollout to replace British era Acts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Odisha Crime Branch issues SOPs ahead of new law rollout to replace British era Acts

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: With a day to go before the Centre rolls out three new laws, the Crime Branch on Saturday issued circulars and SOPs on the methods that must be followed while investigating and registering cases under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Saksha Adhiniyam. “At least 30 circulars/SOPs are being issued in phases by the Crime Branch to facilitate processes police officers must adhere to during investigation and registration of cases under BNS, BNSS and BSA,” DGP Arun Kumar Sarangi told TNIE. The Health department will also issue a notification for doctors to issue medical examination reports of the victims within seven days as per provision of the new laws. They are now mostly acquainted with BNS, BNSS and BSA but the challenge would be to investigate cases as per the specified timelines mentioned under the three new laws,” said Malkangiri SP, Nitesh Wadhwani.

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Live Law  

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Hindustan Times  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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8 months ago

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The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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India Today  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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ABP News  

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The Hindu  

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The Hindu  

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New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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9 months ago

Odisha: CB to issue SOPs for registration of cases under three new laws

New Indian Express  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Law  

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ABP News  

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