Amit Shah reviews implementation of new criminal laws in Maharashtra with CM Devendra Fadnavis
Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the implementation of the three new criminal laws in Maharashtra with Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in New Delhi on 14 February 2025.
Summary
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a review of the three new criminal laws in Maharashtra in New Delhi on 14 February 2025, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. He asked the state to implement the laws in all its police commissionerates soon and to set up a model Directorate of Prosecution system in line with the new laws. He said there should be no delay in registering FIRs and that conviction rates above 90% should be sought in cases with sentences of more than seven years.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 14 February 2025, New Delhi
- Chaired by
- Amit Shah, with CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Asked for
- Model Directorate of Prosecution; laws in all commissionerates
- Conviction goal
- Over 90% where sentence exceeds 7 years
Practice MCQs 1 questions
At his review of the new criminal laws in Maharashtra on 14 February 2025, Amit Shah asked the state to set up a model version of which system?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Directorate of Prosecution
Shah said Maharashtra should establish a model Directorate of Prosecution system in line with the new criminal laws.