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Dated Aizawl, the 3rd July, 2026: A State Level Conference-cum-Joint Refresher Course on Naveen Nyaya Sanhitas—the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)—was held today at R.B. McCabe Hall, Aijal Club. The programme was jointly organised by the Government of Mizoram, the Mizoram State Legal Services Authority (MSLSA) and the Judicial Academy, Assam. Home Minister Shri K. Sapdanga graced the event as the chief guest.

Speaking on the occasion, Home Minister Shri K. Sapdanga stated that in view of the growing challenges posed by organised crime and technology-driven offences, the three new criminal laws were introduced to make India's criminal justice system more citizen-centric, efficient, responsive and accountable, while strengthening infrastructure and capacity building, promoting the use of science and technology, and meeting the needs of contemporary society. However, the Minister emphasized that the success of Naveen Nyaya Sanhitas depend heavily on how the public and law enforcement agencies interpret and implement them. He urged the attendees to make the most of today's programme, coordinate and contribute more effectively towards strengthening the criminal justice system so that timely justice is delivered to the citizens and their rights continue to be safeguarded.

The programme was conducted in two segments. The first segment was the inaugural session, which was hosted by Smt. Emily Lalnunthari Ralte, Finance & Accounts Officer, Law & Judicial Department. Shri Vanlalmawia, Secretary, Home Department delivered the welcome address, while Dr. HTC Lalrinchhana, Registrar, Gauhati High Court(GHC) Aizawl Bench and Secretary of High Court Legal Services Committee, GHC Aizawl Bench proposed the vote of thanks, bringing the inaugural session to a close.

The inaugural session was followed by Technical Sessions and an Interactive Session on the three new criminal laws. This segment was moderated by Smt. Cacy Malsawmtluangi Ralte, Joint Registrar, GHC(Aizawl Bench) and Smt. Annette Lalrinsangi,Deputy Secretary, Law & Judicial Department. Shri S.P. Moitra, Assam Judicial Service(AJS) officer and Faculty at Judicial Academy, Assam; Shri Bhupen Kumar Nath, AJS and Faculty at Judicial Academy, Assam; Shri Zonunsanga, SP(Cyber Crime) and Shri Gaurav Tyagi, SP(CID Crime) delivered presentations on the provisions and implementation process of the three new criminal laws. The programme concluded with the Valedictory Address delivered by Shri Vincent Lalrokima, Member Secretary, Mizoram State Legal Services Authority.

The program was attended by Executive Magistrates from the General Administration Department, Judicial Officers from the GHC Aizawl Bench, Government Advocates, officials from the National Informatics Centre as well as officials from the Home, Health & Family Welfare, and Law & Judicial Departments.