New criminal laws in icjs 2.0

GS 2 – Polity  

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) to ensure the complete implementation of three new criminal laws under the Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0.

Key Highlights

1. Focus Areas:
   • States and Union Territories must prioritize applications like eSakshya (evidence management), Nyaya Shruti (electronic judicial proceedings), eSign, and eSummons.
   • Alerts should be generated at key stages of criminal cases to speed up investigations.
2. Enhanced Data Platform:
   • NCRB will develop a comprehensive data platform to support investigation officers and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system.

About ICJS

• Concept: Developed by the Supreme Court’s e-Committee, ICJS aims to enable seamless data sharing between different components of the criminal justice system.
• Objective: Achieve “one data, one entry” for efficient integration.
• Components:
  • Crime and Criminal Tracking Networks and Systems (CCTNS).
  • e-Courts, e-Prisons, forensic labs, fingerprints, and prosecution databases.
• Implementation: Led by NCRB with support from the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
• Timeline:
  • Phase-I: 2018–2022.
  • Phase-II: 2022–2026.

Other Initiatives in Criminal Justice Technology

• Safe City Project: Launched in 8 cities to enhance smart policing.
• National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS): Enables quick and accurate identification of individuals.
• DNA Analysis Units: Strengthened in central and state forensic labs.
• Common Integrated Police Application (CIPA): Automates processes in police stations for better efficiency.

These initiatives aim to modernize the criminal justice system through technology, improving efficiency and transparency.