First Cases Registered Under India’s New Criminal Code Across States

Soon after the implementation of the new criminal code in India, a series of cases have been registered across various states under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha (BNS). Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed that the first case was filed in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh, shortly after the law came into effect. The case involved a bike theft incident, marking a significant step towards the transition to the new legal framework.

In the state of Madhya Pradesh, the Gwalior Superintendent of Police Dharmvir Singh stated that the stolen motorcycle case was lodged in the Hajira area and immediate actions were taken to locate the vehicle and apprehend the culprit. The complaint was filed by Saurabh Narvariya, reporting the theft of his bike valued at ₹1.80 lakh, which was taken from outside his residence.

Meanwhile, in Bhopal, the Additional Director General of Police, Jaideep Prasad, highlighted that the first BNS case in the state was registered in the Hanumanganj Police Station. A parallel incident in Karnataka involved a constable who was charged with the murder of his wife, showcasing the diversity of cases emerging under the new legal provisions.

Uttar Pradesh reported varied cases on the first day of the new criminal code, ranging from kidnapping to cases of negligence. In Amroha, a farmer was electrocuted leading to charges against his neighbors, while in Bareilly, the disappearance of a month-old baby prompted a kidnapping case. Similarly, Kerala saw its initial BNS case related to rash driving, and Himachal Pradesh registered an assault case linked to alleged illegal mining.

The new criminal law received its first test in Kashmir, with cases spanning from rash driving to theft and criminal force against women. In Hassan district, a 60-year-old woman’s death in a road accident marked one of the initial cases. Additionally, a police constable’s arrest for his wife’s murder set a notable precedence under the new legal framework.