Uttarakhand ranks first in country in effective implementation of new penal code

Dehradun (Uttarakhand): Uttarakhand has secured the first position in the country in implementing Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0, based on data as of January 2026, marking a historic milestone in the modernization of India’s judicial and law enforcement system.This remarkable achievement reflects the visionary guidance of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and his commitment to building a technology-driven justice system.According to the latest CCTNS/ICJS progress dashboard of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Uttarakhand ranks first in the country with an excellent score of 93.46. The performance of the top five states in the country deserves high praise: 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 continuous supervision by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. To ensure implementation of the new laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), the Chief Minister has taken personal responsibility.CM Dhami held ongoing review meetings with senior government officials as well as field officers at the district level. This top-down monitoring helps resolve technical challenges in a timely manner and enables police departments to successfully adapt to new legal frameworks.The basis of this achievement lies in the “one data, one entry” mechanism under ICJS 2.0. Through this system, seamless data flow between police (CCTNS), e-courts, e-jails, e-prosecution and e-discovery is ensured. Once data is entered, it is instantly available to all relevant departments, reducing paperwork and speeding up case processing.To ensure transparency, crime scenes must be videotaped and digital evidence stored securely through the ‘e-Sakshya’ application.More than 23,000 police officers in the state have received intensive training on the new legal provisions. Facilities such as conducting virtual court hearings through ‘Nyaya Shruti’ and provision of forensic mobile vans have been prioritized for technology enhancement.Confirming the ranking, Uttarakhand police spokesperson and director general of police (crime, law and order) Sunil Kumar Meena said the state has set records not only in implementing technology infrastructure but also in real-time data entry.Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a high-level meeting particularly appreciated the efficiency of Uttarakhand’s “One Data, One Portal” system. Through this coordination and commitment, Uttarakhand has emerged as an ideal example of ‘smart policing’ in the country, reflecting the visionary guidance of the Union Home Minister and his commitment to building a technology-driven justice system.