Jammu July, 1st,2024:- In a significant development, the first FIR’s under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) have been successfully registered at the Model Police Stations in Doda & Reasi districts besides Udhampur, Ramban and Jammu districts in Jammu division also.
1. The case FIR, bearing number 170/2024, was registered at the Police Station Doda, which falls under the jurisdiction of District Police Headquarters Doda. The accident case has been registered under sections 281 and 125(a) BNS of the new law, marking a notable milestone in the region's legal enforcement framework.
2. The first FIR has been registered at Police Station Pouni, Reasi. An accident case has been registered at Police Station Pouni under FIR No. 34/2024 U/S 281, 125(A) BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita), 2023, and an investigation has been initiated.

3. The assault case FIR No. 310/2024U/S 115(2), 125,351 (3), 352 BNS is the first FIR registered in Police Station Udhampur under new criminal Law.

4. Moreover, a case has been registered at Police Station Bishnah under FIR No. 85/24, invoking Sections 109/115/3 BNS and 4/25 A Act. In a landmark development, Bishnah Police Station in Jammu District has registered the very first FIR under the recently enacted Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), marking a significant evolution in the region's legal framework.
5. Meanwhile, the first FIR No. 109/2024, has been registered under Section 125(a) and 281 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at Police Station Banihal of District Ramban

6. It is pertinent to mention that, from now on, all FIRs will be filed under the provisions of BNS (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita) 2023. However, cases registered before July 01 will continue to be tried under IPC (Indian Penal Code), Cr.PC (Criminal Procedure Code), and Indian Evidence Act until their final disposal.

7. Additional Director General of Police Jammu Zone, Shri Anand Jain, IPS said that the registration of the first FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) is a historic moment for our region. These new laws will ensure justice and equality for all, moving away from the repressive colonial framework. The Model Police Stations Doda and Reasi has taken a significant step in the enactment of these three Sanhitas in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.. This will contribute to making our society more peaceful and crime-free, and will enhance the police's accountability, transparency, responsibility, and trustworthiness.
8. ADGP Jammu further said that we are confident Together, we will work towards a safer and more just society.
The registration of this first FIR under the new BNS sections marks the dawn of a new era in legal enforcement in Jammu & Kashmir, setting a precedent for future cases and reinforcing the commitment of the J&K Police to serve and protect the community with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.