Woman Assaulted By In-Laws, Files First Case Under Special Law In Rajasthan's Dausa

In a landmark development following the implementation of the new Indian Justice Code, the first case under the revised legislation has been registered at Lalsot police station in Rajasthan’s Dausa district. This significant incident marks a departure from the erstwhile Indian Penal Code, reflecting a paradigm shift in legal proceedings nationwide.

The case was filed by a widow who recently relocated from Delhi to her in-laws’ residence in Lalsot. Her allegations include physical assault, molestation, and wrongful eviction orchestrated by her brother-in-law and others. Promptly upon her complaint, registered as case number 336/2024, senior police officials including Dausa SP Ranjita Sharma oversaw the proceedings.

Under the newly enacted laws effective from July 1, 2024, the charges against the accused have been framed under sections 115/2, 126/2, 303/2, 74, and 351/2 of the Indian Justice Code. These replace the corresponding sections of the previous Indian Penal Code (IPC), which included sections 323, 341, 379, 354, and 506.

The SP said that the change in law marked a historic shift in the country’s legal framework. All law enforcement agencies have been briefed via video conference regarding the implementation of these new laws, which replace outdated colonial-era statutes, she added.

The transition to the Indian Justice Code signifies a comprehensive overhaul aimed at modernising legal procedures and ensuring greater justice delivery in line with contemporary societal norms. This legislative milestone follows rigorous deliberations and inputs from legal experts and stakeholders nationwide.

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised the transformative impact of these legislative reforms during a recent video conference with law enforcement officials. The reforms, effective from midnight on June 30 mark a pivotal moment in the evolution of India’s legal landscape, signaling a departure from archaic laws inherited from the British colonial era.

The filing of this inaugural case under the Indian Justice Code sets a precedent for future legal proceedings, promising a more equitable and efficient justice system for all citizens.