Uttarakhand Tops in New Criminal Laws & ICJS 2.0 Implementation

Current Context: Uttarakhand ranked 1st nationally in NCRB’s CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard released in March 2026.

• Scored 93.46, highest among all states, for effective rollout of new criminal laws – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
• Recognized for ICJS 2.0 integration, linking police, courts, prisons, prosecution, and forensics into one digital ecosystem.
• Introduced reforms like “One Data, One Entry”, Nyaya Shruti (AI-based legal tool), and e-Forensics platform for evidence management.
• Conducted training for 23,000+ police personnel, ensuring smooth transition to new laws and digital systems.
• This achievement sets a national benchmark in judicial modernization, highlighting Uttarakhand’s leadership in technology-driven governance and law enforcement reforms.

Question:

Q.1 Which state ranked first in the NCRB CCTNS/ICJS Progress Dashboard released in March 2026?
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Kerala
c) Gujarat
d) Uttarakhand

Answer: d) Uttarakhand secured 1st position nationally in the dashboard released by the National Crime Records Bureau for effective implementation of digital criminal justice systems and new criminal laws.