Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will oversee a live demonstration in Chandigarh today, highlighting the practical application of three newly implemented criminal laws. The event will showcase how advanced digital tools like e-Sakshya, Nyay Setu, Nyay Shruti, and e-Summons are transforming law enforcement, judicial processes, and evidence management through a simulated crime scene investigation.
These applications, developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) in collaboration with the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), operate under the guidance of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
At the event, to be held at Punjab Engineering College (PEC) in Sector-12, the Prime Minister will officially dedicate the successful implementation of three transformative laws: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. The programme, titled "Secure Society, Developed India – From Punishment to Justice," emphasizes the shift from colonial-era laws to a justice-centric judicial system.
The new laws, which came into effect nationwide on July 1, aim to make the legal system more transparent and efficient, addressing modern challenges such as cybercrime and organized crime while ensuring justice for victims. These reforms represent a significant overhaul of the criminal justice framework, reflecting a focus on adaptability to contemporary societal needs.
Heavy security arrangements have been made in preparation for the Prime Minister's visit. Modi is expected to arrive at the airport at 11:25 a.m. and will proceed by helicopter to the Rajindra Park helipad near the PEC.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reached Chandigarh on Monday evening. Alongside Shah, Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, senior administrative officials, and newly inducted Indian Police Service (IPS) officers will attend the event. They will witness a presentation by the Chandigarh Police on the operational impact of the new laws.
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