Amit Shah emphasizes use of tech for implementation of new criminal laws

Emphasizing the use of technology in implementing the new criminal laws, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Dec 24 said it should enable the generation of alerts for all criminal cases at pre-defined stages and timelines — right from registration to disposal - for the benefit of victims and complainants.

Chairing a review meeting on the implementation of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam with National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) brass, Shah suggested alerts for investigation officers and senior officers as per pre-defined timelines, so as to expedite the probe process.

The review meeting attended by senior officials of the home ministry, NCRB, and the National Informatics Centre took stock of the implementation of integration of various software and databases pertaining to investigation, prosecution, forensics, and courts at the all-India level.

These include the crime and criminal tracking network and systems (CCTNS), national automated fingerprint identification system, prisons, courts, prosecution, and forensics with the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0.

According to a statement, Shah directed NCRB to facilitate the complete implementation of new criminal laws in ICJS 2.0, besides emphasizing on usage of apps like eSakshya, Nyaya Shruti, eSign, and eSummons in every state and UT.

In a separate meeting on Dec 24, Shah also reviewed the implementation of new criminal laws in Uttarakhand, with the state chief secretary and DGP, in the presence of CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. Asking Dhami to fully implement the laws - which he said are becoming "protectors of civil rights" and the basis of "ease of justice" - as soon as possible, he emphasized the need to fill the gaps in technology and other areas for their 100% rollout.