JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday reviewed the implementation of three new criminal laws in the Union Territory and stressed the need for increase in conviction rates, particularly in cases related to anti-national activities and terrorism.
The Lieutenant Governor called for ensuring transparency in police actions and adhering to timelines set for the speedy investigation of cases in Jammu and Kashmir. He also stressed to make dedicated efforts to strengthen the criminal justice system.
Sinha chaired a high-level meeting to review the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 in the Union Territory, an official spokesperson said.