Home Minister Amit Shah directed Maharashtra to ensure 100% implementation of new criminal laws, targeting a 90% conviction rate for serious crimes. He emphasized coordination among state police, government lawyers, and judiciary for swift punishment of the guilty. Shah also highlighted the need for a video-conference evidence system and upgrading to CCTNS 2.0 and ICJS 2.0.
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The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings against Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case for allegedly making defamatory remarks about Amit Shah during the 2019 Lok Sabha polls. The court has sought responses from the Jharkhand government and the complainant. The case was initially filed by BJP functionary Navin Jha for Rahul's comments during a Congress meeting in Delhi.
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