Uttarakhand Ranks First in Effective Implementation of New Criminal Laws | 12 Mar 2026

Why in News? 

Uttarakhand has secured the first position nationwide in the effective implementation of new criminal laws through the Inter‑Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0. 

Key Points: 

• Ranking: As per the CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Uttarakhand scored 93.46 — the highest among all states in India. 
• Top Five States: The national ranking places Uttarakhand first, followed by Haryana (93.41), Assam (93.16), Sikkim (91.82), and Madhya Pradesh (90.55). 
• New Criminal Laws: The state’s performance covers the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA). 
  • The “One Data, One Entry” principle under ICJS 2.0 ensures seamless real‑time data sharing across police (CCTNS), e‑Courts, e‑Prisons, e‑Prosecution, and e‑Forensics, reducing paperwork and accelerating case disposal. 
• Technology Integration: To enhance transparency, videography of crime scenes and secure digital evidence storage are mandated using the e‑Sakshya app, while virtual court hearings are supported through the Nyaya Shruti platform. 
  • Over 23,000 police personnel in the state received intensive training on the provisions and application of the new criminal laws to ensure effective implementation. 
• Recognition: Uttarakhand’s efficiency in digital justice delivery and smart policing has been acknowledged at the national level, with appreciation from key leaders, including the Union Home Minister.