First FIR Filed Under New Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Against Street Vendor in New Delhi
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 1st July. As the new criminal code, Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, came into effect on Monday, the first FIR was lodged against a street vendor for obstructing a public road near the New Delhi Railway Station. The FIR, filed under Section 285 of the new criminal code, addresses acts causing obstruction or danger in public spaces.
The incident occurred when a police patrol spotted Pankaj Kumar, a street vendor from Patna, Bihar, selling water bottles and gutkha from a makeshift stall near a foot overbridge late last night. Despite repeated requests to clear the road, Kumar allegedly refused to comply, prompting the police to take action.
“The man was selling water, bidi, and cigarettes on the street, causing significant obstruction to public movement,” stated the FIR.
Three new criminal codes—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—have replaced the colonial-era Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Code of Criminal Procedure. These changes aim to expedite legal proceedings and address modern forms of crime, with stipulations requiring judgments within 45 days of trial completion and framing of charges within 60 days of the first hearing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the overhaul, emphasizing its role in ensuring prompt justice for all citizens. However, opposition parties, including the Congress, have criticized the rapid implementation of the new laws, alleging insufficient consultation and concerns over potential implications for civil liberties.
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