Effective Implementation of Three New Criminal Laws in Haryana, Conviction Rate Reaches 82.6 percent – CM
From Online FIRs to eSakshya, Haryana Police Emerging as a National Model, says CM
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh-
Kurukshetra, the land of justice and dharma, became the symbolic venue for a new era in Indian jurisprudence today as Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated a State level exhibition on India’s newly enacted criminal laws in Kurukshetra. Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini also remained present on this occasion.
Addressing the gathering, Saini called the occasion historic and transformative, noting that Kurukshetra, the birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita, was the ideal setting to launch a legal framework rooted in justice, fairness, and modern governance.
The Chief Minister said that the implementation of three new criminal laws has made India’s justice system more powerful, effective, and transparent than ever before. Through these laws, citizens are getting quicker justice. He added that it is a matter of pride for Haryana that the state not only implemented these laws in a short span of time but also achieved an impressive conviction rate of 82.6 percent, which is a significant accomplishment.
Historic Reforms Under Amit Shah’s Leadership – From Abrogation of Article 370 to New Criminal Laws, Nation has seen positive changes
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Amit Shah, the country has witnessed several revolutionary decisions that corrected historical wrongs. Abrogation of Article 370 and 35A has fulfilled the dream of a unified India from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The Citizenship Amendment Act has granted Indian citizenship to lakhs of refugees who had been living stateless in their own country. The construction of a grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya has finally become a reality, he said. Replacing the three colonial-era criminal laws with three new ones is a historic and far-reaching decision that has strengthened the justice system, said Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.
Saini said Haryana is not only a leading state in maintaining law and order but also guiding the nation in judicial reforms. The Haryana Police have been thoroughly trained for the effective implementation of the new criminal laws. All police officers and personnel have been made fully aware and capable of enforcing the new provisions. Investigating officers are now well-equipped to implement these laws practically, he said.
A New Chapter in Judicial Reforms in Haryana – 2,145 Video Conferencing Rooms Established
Emphasising the integration of modern technology into policing and investigation, the Chief Minister revealed that Haryana has launched the eSakshya and e-Summon apps, with all investigating officers trained to upload audio-video recordings digitally.
He said that to support remote testimony and electronic evidence handling, the state has established 2,145 video conferencing rooms across police stations, forensic labs, courtrooms, jails, and banks.
From January 1, 2025, to August 31, 2025, forensic examinations of crime scenes were recorded through the e-Sakshya app in 96.71 percent of cases. Additionally, to strengthen the system for examining, analyzing, and preparing reports on physical evidence related to criminal cases, Forensic Science Laboratories (FSL) have been modernized at a cost of Rs. 19.54 crore. He shared that now there is no need for citizens to visit police stations to file an FIR. Online FIRs can be registered. All zero FIRs are being converted into regular FIRs within 24 hours.
CM Reaffirms Haryana’s commitment to Legal Reforms
The Chief Minister assured the Union Home Minister that Haryana would continue to serve as a model state for governance and legal reform. Whatever progressive measures the Union Government introduces, Haryana will implement them with full commitment and urgency, he said.
On this occasion, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra, shared detailed information about the implementation of the new criminal laws. She said that before implementing the new laws, several pivotal measures have been taken at the state level including administrative preparation, training of officers, and strengthening technical infrastructure. She emphasized that this transformation will not only make law enforcement more effective but also strengthen the common citizen's trust in the judicial system.