RPF Director General Launches Sangyaan App to Provide Comprehensive Legal Access and Handbook on BNSS, 2023

RPF Director General Launches Sangyaan App to Provide Comprehensive Legal Access and Handbook on BNSS, 2023

The Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Shri Manoj Yadava, has launched the Sangyaan App, developed by the RPF’s Tech Team. This mobile application aims to provide detailed insights into three new criminal acts: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) 2023. Available on Android and iOS platforms, the Sangyaan App is designed to educate and empower RPF Personnel about these legal frameworks.

Key Features of Sangyaan App:

  1. Comprehensive Legal Access:
    • Provides easy mobile access to BNS, BNSS, and BSA 2023.
    • Allows users to read, search, and refer to laws on the go.
  2. Comparison of Laws:
    • Features a Corresponding Sections Comparison table for new and old laws.
    • Facilitates understanding of legal changes and continuities.
  3. Section-wise Analysis:
    • Offers detailed analysis of key sections of BNSS and BNS.
    • Focuses on applicability in field operations and procedural perspectives.
  4. Advanced Search Tools:
    • Enables efficient navigation through legal texts.
    • Supports section-wise, chapter-wise, and subject-wise searches.
  5. Inclusive Legal Database:
    • Includes essential railway security laws like Railway Protection Force Act, 1957, Railway Act, 1989, Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966, and RPF Rules, 1987.
    • Ensures comprehensive access to critical legal information.
  6. User-Friendly Design:
    • Designed for ease of use and precision in legal information access.
    • Enhances understanding and application of laws in RPF operations.

Handbook on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023:

  • Released in e-book and print formats alongside the app.
  • Focuses on practical application of BNSS in RPF operations.

Conclusion:

The launch of Sangyaan App and BNSS handbook underscores RPF’s commitment to transparency, accessibility, and dissemination of crucial legal information. These initiatives highlight RPF’s embrace of technology for enhancing operational excellence and legal resource accessibility.


Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Answers:

  1. What is the primary purpose of the Sangyaan App launched by the RPF?
    • A) To provide comprehensive legal access on new criminal acts.
    • B) To promote railway safety measures.
    • C) To facilitate train scheduling.
    • D) To enhance passenger comfort.
    Answer: A) To provide comprehensive legal access on new criminal acts.
  2. Which feature of Sangyaan App allows users to compare specific sections of old and new laws?
    • A) Advanced Search Tools
    • B) Section-wise Analysis
    • C) Comparison of Laws
    • D) User-Friendly Design
    Answer: C) Comparison of Laws
  3. What additional resource was released alongside the Sangyaan App to guide RPF personnel?
    • A) Handbook on Railway Act, 1989
    • B) Handbook on BNSS, 2023
    • C) Handbook on Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966
    • D) Handbook on RPF Rules, 1987
    Answer: B) Handbook on BNSS, 2023