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Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
90% summons served via online in Haryana, says secretary
Gurgaon: In Haryana, 90% of summons are now issued electronically, and 100% of searches and seizures by police during investigations are recorded digitally. Around 68% of witness and complainant statements are being captured using the eSakshya mobile application, standardising evidence collection and improving transparency across investigations. Under the new criminal laws, witness examination has now extended beyond traditional courtrooms, as witnesses can now be examined at "designated places" which include govt offices, banks, and other such places. A total of 2,117 designated places have been set up for witness via audio/video electronic means across all districts, enhancing accessibility and convenience. Additional chief secretary (home) Sumita Misra said the state's digital policing leap is anchored by the full-scale implementation of platforms like eSummon and eSakshya. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon "Over 91% of summonses are now issued electronically, while 100% of searches and seizures are digitally recorded. Notably, 67.5% of witness and complainant statements are being captured using the eSakshya mobile application, standardising evidence collection and improving transparency across investigations," said Mishra. To expedite the trial in cases of crime against children and ensure swift justice, fast track special courts under the Pocso Act have been set up in Gurgaon, Faridabad, and Panchkula, she said, adding, "This will ensure swift trials in heinous crimes against women and children." During her visit to an exhibition on the three new criminals laws at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Misra said the backbone of Haryana's reforms is a massive capacity-building initiative that has trained over 54,000 police personnel in the nuanced provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The training emphasized not only legal understanding but also victim-sensitive investigation, digital integration, and modern evidence handling. In parallel, over 37,800 officers have been onboarded onto the iGOT Karmayogi platform, promoting continuous, self-paced legal education, one of the most extensive digital skilling drives among state police forces, she added. "Haryana has made tremendous and exemplary progress in this direction, and 2,117 designated places have been set up for witness examination via audio/video electronic means across all districts, thereby significantly enhancing accessibility and convenience," Misra added. Also, the state has expanded its forensic infrastructure, with mobile vans deployed in every district and two in larger districts. A Rs 68.70 crore investment has enabled the procurement of modern cyber forensic tools. The govt has approved 208 new forensic posts, with 186 vacancies already filled, further strengthening investigative depth.
Hindustan Times
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Haryana emerged as front-runner in criminal justice reform: Official
New Delhi, Haryana has emerged as a front-runner in criminal justice reform, with the death sentence pronounced within 140 days in a rape case of a minor exemplifying the state's commitment to delivering fast, victim-centric justice, a senior official said on Tuesday. Haryana emerged as front-runner in criminal justice reform: Official Haryana has set a national benchmark through advanced technology, upgraded forensic infrastructure, and intensive training under India's new criminal laws, said state's Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra. Spearheading an ambitious revamp across police functioning, prosecution, investigation, and courtroom procedures, Haryana's model has been lauded for its "holistic and technology-driven" approach, she said. Interacting with media persons here during a visit to a national forensic exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, Misra said the backbone of Haryana's reforms is a massive capacity building initiative that has trained over 54,000 police personnel in the nuanced provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita , Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita , and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam . The training, she said, emphasised not only legal understanding but also victim-sensitive investigation, digital integration, and modern evidence handling. In parallel, over 37,800 officers have been onboarded onto the iGOT Karmayogi platform, promoting continuous, self-paced legal education one of the most extensive digital skilling drives among state police forces. Misra said Haryana's digital policing leap is anchored by full-scale implementation of platforms like eSummon and eSakshya. Over 91.37 per cent of summons are now issued electronically, while 100 per cent of searches and seizures are digitally recorded. Notably, 67.5 per cent of witness and complainant statements are being captured using the eSakshya mobile application, standardizing evidence collection and improving transparency across investigations. Misra said that the state's approach to gender-sensitive justice is fortified by Fast Track Special Courts under the POCSO Act in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Panchkula, ensuring swift trials in heinous crimes against women and children. The official also said that under the new criminal laws, witness examination has now extended beyond traditional courtrooms whereby witnesses can now be examined at 'designated places'. She said the state has also significantly expanded its forensic infrastructure, with mobile forensic vans deployed in every district and two in larger districts. A substantial ₹68.70 crore investment has enabled the procurement of modern cyber forensic tools, she added. These reforms, she said, are not just theoretical, they are delivering results. In addition to the 140-day death sentence conviction, several other criminal trials have concluded in under 20 days, demonstrating Haryana's ability to deliver swift, efficient, and transparent justice, she claimed. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
One year of new criminal laws: Chandigarh Police registers over 3,000 FIRs
As the new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — complete one year of implementation, Chandigarh has registered a total of 3,154 FIRs under the new framework, including 1,459 e-FIRs. Of these cases, 758 chargesheets have been filed, and 78 cases have been decided, with 71 convictions — marking a 'remarkable' 91.1 per cent conviction rate in the city, police said. Chandigarh was the first state/ UT in the country to fully implement the trio of reformed criminal laws and has emerged as a leading example of technology-driven, transparent, and citizen-centric policing. Over the past year, the city police undertook a comprehensive approach to adapting to the new legal architecture — focusing on capacity-building, forensic enhancement, digital integration, and public engagement. According to the police, more than 6,124 police personnel, including senior officers, SHOs, and investigators, were trained extensively on the new provisions. A group of 29 master trainers was developed, and training modules were conducted in collaboration with judicial academies and law schools. To strengthen investigative capabilities, 14 forensic experts were hired through the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU), along with 22 IT specialists through NICSI. Applications such as eSakshya, Nyay Setu, eProsecution, and MedLEaPR have enabled faster, evidence-based policing. The eSakshya platform alone has digitally documented 2,675 pieces of evidence, which are securely stored with geo-tagging and hash verification. AI-based tools like CCTNS Khoji have enhanced suspect tracking, search capabilities, and biometric identification, a Chandigarh police official said. The average time taken for conviction in cases under the new laws has been reduced significantly — from 300 days to just 110 days — reflecting greater speed and efficiency in investigations and trial processes. Five forensic teams now operate round-the-clock, supported by QR code-based evidence tracking systems to maintain chain of custody, the official added.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Time of India
ADG Nikhil Gupta guides cops on better policing practices
Nashik: ADG (Law & Order) Nikhil Gupta on Saturday instructed senior police officers of Nashik city police and Nashik Range to enhance the detection rate of property offences, decrease the backlog of citizen applications, and prioritise tasks related to police stations. He urged officers to utilise the eSakshya app, which the police use to record digital evidence. Gupta directed ACPs of the police commissionerate and SDPOs of district police to visit each police station within their jurisdiction at least once a week. During these visits, these officers should review the applications that the police stations receive, examine the case diaries of Investigation Officers (IOs), inspect documents related to accidental deaths, and provide guidance to the IOs. These measures aim to increase the detection rate. "Routine work often leads to certain things related to policing to get missed, which were pointed out to the officers. Apart from advising them on improving the detection rate related to property offences, usage of eSakshya, a platform for recording digital evidence, registering Zero FIRs and swiftly transferring them to the concerned police station, etc, were suggested to the officers," said ADG Nikhil Gupta. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Gupta added, "Maintain zero tolerance to the smuggling of narcotic drugs and illegal weapons." He ordered continuous special drives against illegal weapons. Nashik CP Sandeep Karnik, IG (Special) of Nashik Range Dattatray Karale, Nashik Rural SP Balasaheb Patil, Ahilyanagar SP Somnath Gharge, Jalgaon SP Maheswar Reddy, Dhule SP Srikant Dhivre, and Nandurbar SP Shravan Dath S were present at the review meeting.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Time of India
8 arrested for assaulting addl tehsildar in Mayurbhanj
Balasore: Police have arrested eight persons, including two on Sunday, in connection with the assault on an additional tehsildar in Mayurbhanj district on June 2. The arrested individuals have been identified as Nilakantha Nayak, Ranjit Kumar Mohanty, Manoj Kumar Puhan, Hemanta Behera, Banamali Mohanty, Sameer Rout, Ananta Das and Deepak Padhi. While Ananta and Deepak were apprehended from Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on Sunday, the others were arrested over the past four days from various places in Mayurbhanj. Sources said Kaptipada additional tehsildar Bhimakanta Majhi had set out alone to conduct a raid on an illegal sand mining operation near the Sono riverbed after receiving credible intelligence. With his official driver unavailable, Majhi proceeded in his personal vehicle. A few kilometres from the site, he was chased by more than 20 men on motorcycles, believed to be linked to the sand mafia. In a desperate attempt to escape, Majhi drove towards the Kaptipada police station. The mob followed him to the police station's gate, which was locked at the time. There, the assailants intercepted him, grabbed him from his vehicle, and assaulted him. They also hurled bricks and stones at his car, shattering both the front and rear windshields, before fleeing the scene. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Cialis Friday Plans Get Offer Undo The incident was captured on CCTV, and the footage — which has since gone viral on social media — has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns regarding law enforcement and the safety of govt officials while performing their duties. DIG (eastern range), Satyajit Naik, said that crucial evidence has been collected, including spot mapping, videography recorded under eSakshya platform and seizure of the damaged vehicle. "Mobile numbers of the accused have been sent to the cyber cell for location tracking. All necessary efforts are being made to arrest the remaining accused. We are committed to ensuring justice is delivered," he said.
