Pocket book in hand, cops slog to memorise new laws

DELHI Police personnel carrying a small 5"X3" pocketfriendly book in their hands, be it while policing or having their meals, has become a common sight these days.

- UJWAL JALALI

As Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), 2023, to replace the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, are set to be rolled out from July 1. That small book is the training module, where sections of BNS sections are listed on the right side, and their corresponding IPC sections are on the left.

The police personnel could be seen memorising them.

In January this year, a 14member committee was constituted to study the laws and prepare the study material for its personnel. The committee was led by Special Commissioner of Police Chhaya Sharma and comprised DCP Joy Tirkey, Additional DCP Uma Shankar and other officers.