New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a review meeting here to review the implementation of three new criminal laws in the national capital and directed that efforts be made to increase the conviction rate in cases of heinous crimes by at least 20 per cent.
The meeting was attended by Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
In his address, Shah stated that the implementation of the three new criminal laws, will enhance the efficiency and accountability of the police at the grassroots level. He issued directives to ensure accountability of officers in the implementation of these new criminal laws. Shah emphasised that the process of filing charge-sheets within 60 and 90 days must be continuously monitored, with strict adherence to their timelines.
He further directed that efforts be made to increase the conviction rate in cases of heinous crimes by at least 20 per cent.
The Home Minister stated that e-Summons should be issued directly from courts, with copies sent to local police stations. He also called for expediting the appointment process in the Directorate of Prosecution and ensuring that decisions regarding appeals in any case are made by the Directorate of Prosecution itself.
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