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Modernization of India's Criminal Justice System

Science & Technology

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I

Background

Addresses governance challenges, technological adoption in public services, and the ongoing reform process in a critical sector like justice delivery.

Modernization of the criminal justice system involves updating legal frameworks, integrating technology, and enhancing the capacity of law enforcement and judicial personnel to ensure efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric justice delivery.

II

Facts & tables

Driving Force
Implementation of new criminal laws (BNS, BNSS, BSA)
Technological Integration
Digital applications like e-FIR, e-Summons, ICJS, e-Sakshya, Nyaya Shruti
Human Resource Development
Large-scale capacity building and training for all stakeholders
Objectives
Improved efficiency, transparency, and accountability
Static syllabus anchors
Type Reference
Conceptual area Indian Polity & Governance
Institutions & roles
Body Role
Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) Capacity building
State/UT Governments Implements
III

Prelims angle

Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis

Prelims angle: Policy measures

  • Integration of digital tools (e-FIR, ICJS, e-Summons).
  • Capacity building for police, judiciary, prosecutors, forensic experts.
  • Aims for faster, transparent, and accountable justice.
  • Central government supplements state efforts financially.
  • Part of broader governance reforms.
High-confidence PYQ links
Year Framing tags
2026 Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
2026 Statement-based questions, Factual recall
2026 Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding
2025 Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
2024 Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis
2018 Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures
2017 Statement-based questions, Policy measures
2016 Statement-based questions, Factual recall

Timeline

  1. Indian Polity & Governance

    Conceptual area

  2. Prelims 2016

    Statement-based questions, Factual recall

  3. Prelims 2017

    Statement-based questions, Policy measures

  4. Prelims 2018

    Multi-statement analysis, Policy measures

  5. Prelims 2024

    Statement-based questions, Multi-statement analysis

  6. Prelims 2025

    Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis

  7. Prelims 2026

    Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall

  8. Prelims 2026

    Statement-based questions, Factual recall

  9. Prelims 2026

    Multi-statement analysis, Conceptual understanding

  10. IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS

    Comprehensive effort to update criminal laws, integrate digital tools, and train personnel to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the justice system.

See also

Past papers

In the news

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IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW CRIMINAL LAWS

Comprehensive effort to update criminal laws, integrate digital tools, and train personnel to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the justice system.

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