Uttarakhand ranks first in country in effective implementation of new criminal laws | India News
Dehradun (Uttrakhand): Marking a historic milestone in the modernization of India’s judicial and law-enforcement system, Uttarakhand has ranked first in the national implementation of Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 as per data till January 2026.This remarkable achievement reflects the visionary guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and his commitment to building a technology-driven judiciary.According to the latest CCTNS/ICJS progress dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Uttarakhand ranked first at the national level with an outstanding score of 93.46. The performance of the top five states in the national rankings has been highly commendable: Uttarakhand leads with 93.46, followed by Haryana with 93.41, Assam with 93.16, Sikkim with 91.82 and Madhya Pradesh with 90.55.Uttarakhand’s success is the result of effective leadership and constant monitoring of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. To ensure the implementation of the new laws–the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagar Suraksha Samhita (BNSS), and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)–on the ground, the Chief Minister has personally taken responsibility.CM Dhami held continuous review meetings with senior government officials as well as field officers at the district level. This top-to-bottom monitoring has helped resolve technical challenges in time and enabled the police department to adapt successfully to the new legal framework.The basis of this achievement lies in the “One Information, One Entry” approach under ICJS 2.0. Through this system, seamless flow of data between Police (CCTNS), e-Courts, e-Prisons, e-Prosecution and e-Forensics is ensured. Once data is entered, it becomes instantly available to all concerned departments, reducing paperwork and speeding up case resolution.To ensure transparency, crime scene videography and secure storage of digital evidence has been mandated through the “e-Sakshaya” app.More than 23,000 police personnel in the state have been given intensive training on the provisions of the new law. Facilities such as virtual court hearings and availability of forensic mobile vans through “fair hearing” have been prioritized for technological strengthening.Confirming the ranking, Uttarakhand Police spokesperson and Inspector General of Police (Crime and Law and Order) Sunil Kumar Meena said the state has set a record not only in implementing technological infrastructure but also in real-time data entry.Union Home Minister Amit Shah particularly praised Uttarakhand’s efficiency in the “One Information, One Access” system during the high-level meeting. With this coordination and commitment, Uttarakhand has emerged as a model of “smart policing” for the country, reflecting the Union Home Minister’s visionary directive and his commitment to building a technology-driven judiciary.
