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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Government to introduce AI facial recognition at major railway stations to track sex offenders
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce artificial intelligence-based facial recognition systems at seven major railway stations to aid in combating crimes against women , according to a report by the Times of addition to these stations, which include Mumbai CST and New Delhi, eight cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Lucknow — have already implemented safe city projects through local police and municipal bodies, according to the news response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers' Association over the increasing number of crimes against women, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) submitted an affidavit outlining various measures. These include installing CCTV cameras equipped with facial recognition and automatic number plate recognition, smart street lighting, and the use of drones to monitor high-risk areas, the publication MHA also informed the court that the number of offenders listed in the National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO) has now crossed 20 lakh. This database contains names, addresses, photographs, and fingerprint details of individuals involved in crimes such as rape, gangrape, eve teasing, stalking and child abuse. It is accessible to all police stations and law enforcement agencies via the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS).The ministry added that the Integrated Emergency Response Management System (IERMS) is now active at 499 out of 983 major railway stations, providing round-the-clock security for women. The Konkan Railway Network has already installed 740 CCTV cameras at 67 stations, and plans are in place to expand surveillance with AI-powered facial recognition systems at seven key senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani, representing the women lawyers' association, argued that more needs to be done. She pointed to National Crime Records Bureau data showing a rise in crimes against women from 58.8 per lakh in 2018 to 66.4 per lakh in her rejoinder, Pavani said, 'In 2022, there were 23.66 lakh cases of crime against women pending trial, of which only 1.5 lakh were decided in 2022 and only 38,136 ended in conviction.'The association further stated, 'Introduction of technology-based projects like Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS), Crime Multi Agency Centre (Cr-MAC), NDSO, Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offenders (ITSSO), Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to improve and make the criminal justice system efficient are not making a big difference.'A bench led by Justice Surya Kant is expected to hear the matter on Monday.
Hans India
18-07-2025
- Hans India
‘ICJS 2.0' aids in improving policing with technology
Anakapalli: The police should make good use of technology and provide better services to people, said Anakapalli District Superintendent of Police Tuhin Sinha. Handing over technical equipment to implement the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 project in the district here on Thursday, the SP said that the project is designed to share data and information, coordinating with various wings of the criminal justice system, including police, courts, jails, forensic science labs and prosecution. Further, Tuhin Sinha stated that the investigation of cases will be expedited by utilising technology and improving the quality of duty performed by the police. As part of the project, the Inspector General of Police, technical services, Andhra Pradesh allotted 136 all-in-one desktops, 34 web cameras and 39 MF printers to be distributed to 34 police stations across the Anakapalli district. The Andhra Pradesh government is focusing on strengthening the police system and as part of the exercise, it extends support to the department through technology intervention. Additional SP M Deva Prasad, Inspectors Venkata Narayana, Vijay Kumar, Ashok Kumar and other officers participated in the programme.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Delhi CM launches digital system for filing of medical, post-mortem reports
Promising to repair the damage done to Delhi during the past 27 years, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday launched a software to help digitise and speed up preparation of Medico-legal and post-mortem reports in criminal cases, a move aimed at increasing transparency and efficiency in the justice delivery. Gupta launched the advanced digital platform called 'MedLeaPR' (Medical Legal Evidence and Patient Reporting) from the Delhi Secretariat premises and later told reporters, 'We are working 24x7 to clear the backlog of 27 year and repair the damage done by the previous non-BJP governments and realise the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.' MedLEaPR stands for "Medico Legal Examination and Post-mortem Reports System". It's a generic software developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) to streamline and computerise the process of generating and managing medico-legal reports (MLRs) and post-mortem reports (PMRs). The Chief Minister said that the digital platform enables effective reporting of medico-legal cases (MLCs) and post-mortem reports (PMRs) across health institutions. 'The goal of the system is to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the medico-legal documentation process,' she said, adding that the platform will also ensure access control for maintenance of secrecy and facilitate audits. Delhi's Home Minister Ashish Sood and Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora were also present on the occasion. CM Gupta stated, "With the launch of MedLeaPR, transparency and speed in judicial processes in Delhi will increase. Integrated with the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), MedLEaPR enables seamless data sharing between hospitals, investigating agencies, forensic labs, and the judiciary — dramatically cutting down processing times and ensuring secure, efficient exchange of information.' She said the Delhi government is committed to providing fast, transparent, and trustworthy services to the public through the use of technology. 'Today's launch is a strong example of our commitment to Digital India and e-Governance,' she said. Highlighting the key features of the platform, CM Gupta explained that the MedLEaPR platform offers a range of advanced features aimed at streamlining medico-legal processes. It enables the electronic submission of Medico-Legal Reports (MLR) and Post-Mortem Reports (PMR) with e-signing capabilities, eliminating the need for handwritten documentation. All reports are stored in a centralised, secure database that is accessible only to authorised personnel. The system incorporates strict user access controls and maintains comprehensive audit trails to ensure confidentiality and accountability. MedLeaPR is fully integrated with the Delhi Police and other stakeholders of the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), allowing seamless information exchange. Additionally, the platform provides real-time notifications through SMS, email, and the Sandes app. It also includes tools for the graphical representation of injuries and burns, along with offline form availability to ensure continued functionality during emergencies. As of May 1, 2025, the platform has been deployed across Delhi's healthcare institutions, with 28 hospitals onboarded, 1,140 doctors registered, and a total of 1,276 cases processed — of which 896 have been finalised and 380 are currently under review. She said the platform is now fully integrated with the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), ensuring seamless data flow and coordination between institutions. The Chief Minister emphasised that MedLeaPR reflects the government's digital commitment to strengthening medico-legal systems. She said this platform not only simplifies, streamlines, and makes the reporting process more transparent and efficient, but also bolsters accountability and public trust in the health and law enforcement sectors. Future enhancements to the platform include video-recording capabilities, integration with court summons systems (eSummons), and virtual court proceedings through NyayShruti, she said.
