HM Amit Shah emphasises implementation of three new criminal laws in Goa for speedy justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the primary objective of the three new criminal laws introduced in Goa is to ensure swift justice. Mr Shah yesterday chaired a meeting to review the implementation of these three new criminal laws in the state with Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant in New Delhi. Mr Shah emphasized the importance of strictly adhering to timelines in investigations and prosecutions to ensure speedy justice. He highlighted the need to achieve a 90 percent conviction rate in criminal cases that involve a provision of more than seven years of



punishment. 

The Minister also stressed the mandatory registration of all investigation officers on the e-Sakshya platform and directed the full implementation of e-Summons in Goa by the 31st of this month. Further, Mr Shah stressed the need to achieve 100 percent forensic sample testing and instructed strict adherence to this goal. He reiterated that senior police officers must regularly monitor cases related to organized crime, terrorism, and mob lynching to prevent the misuse of relevant provisions.