The Ministry of Home Affairs will present a tableau at the Republic Day Parade focusing on the implementation of new laws and advanced technology for digital evidence collection and swift responses. Three new criminal laws, including Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, were enforced on July 1, 2024, marking significant legal reforms. These laws signify a shift towards a justice system based on Indian principles, moving away from punitive colonial legacies. The tableau will emphasize the country’s move towards a modern, technology-driven, and citizen-centric justice system.
Key elements of the tableau will include the utilization of e-Sakshya for digital evidence gathering, the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for biometric identification, and technology-enabled court procedures like e-Summon and virtual hearings. It will demonstrate the seamless coordination among various justice system components under the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) framework. The tableau will also showcase mobile forensic units for enhanced forensic capabilities and swift responses at crime scenes, reflecting improved forensic reach.
Additionally, the presentation will highlight rapid response mechanisms through integrated control rooms, upgraded surveillance infrastructure such as CCTV cameras, and the growing involvement of trained women police personnel in field operations and response teams. The incorporation of community service as a rehabilitative form of punishment under the new laws signifies a progressive and humane approach to justice, which will be visually represented in the tableau. The multilingual representation of the new law books underscores the government’s dedication to making the legal framework accessible, inclusive, and transparent for citizens nationwide.
