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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu police to roll out mobile application to collect mandatory audio-visual evidence
A new mobile phone application, called e-Sakshaya, will be rolled out soon for police personnel to collect audio-visual evidence, upload photographs of crime scenes or witnesses, and generate immutable SID packets (secure, geo-tagged, time-stamped evidence with hash verification). This will strengthen the chain of custody and admissibility of evidence, according to a senior police officer. The application was developed by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs to capture audio and video evidence and generate hash reports with time-stamp. It has an inbuilt system for generating certificates in the prescribed format. This is being implemented through the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB) for the use of investigation officers. Training completed Every investigation officer should record all video evidence, along with audio evidence, wherever necessary, and photo evidence as required under provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the police officer said. The application is loaded in the mobile phones of all investigation officers, including head constables and inspectors. All of them have been trained in using the application, he added. Block chain technology is being used to ensure data integrity and trustworthiness. The application records videos, photographs, and witness details on the scene of crime, and search and seizure by a police officer. The proceedings of search and search would be recorded and forwarded to courts. Unforeseen situations Whenever eSakshya is unavailable owing to unforeseen situations such as lack of connectivity, the audio-video recording should be carried out through other available means. In such cases, Part-A certificate should be issued manually by the police personnel or the videographers who recorded the video on their device and Part-B certificate should be issued by an expert notified under Section 329 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, according to the Tamil Nadu Criminal Procedure Rules. The investigation officer should link SID packets with the First Information Report number/General Diary (GD) number and the case number register (CNR) number. The evidence, once uploaded, would go to the magistrates concerned and the courts may view the evidence in the case information system application/Sakshya portal on the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), officials said. The ICJS has been established to make the justice delivery system more effective by integrating main parts of criminal justice: the police (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems), courts (e-Courts), jails (e-Prisons), forensic labs (e-Forensic), and prosecution (e-Prosecution).
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.
