Odisha Police to host ‘Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition’ to raise public awareness on new criminal laws
Bhubaneswar, Mar 5 (UNI) In a major initiative to create awareness about India’s revamped criminal justice system, the Odisha Police will organise the “Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition” at the Exhibition Ground in Bhubaneswar.
Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah will inaugurate the exhibition on March 6 in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Director General of Police Y B Khurania informed the media that the exhibition will remain open to the public from March 7 to March 10.
The DGP said the Government of India has introduced three revised criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
These new laws came into effect on July 1, 2024, replacing several colonial-era criminal laws.
According to him, the reforms have transformed the earlier “punishment-oriented” system into a “justice-oriented” system.
The new legal framework focuses on protecting the rights and dignity of victims and ensures that investigation and trial processes are completed within a stipulated time.
The DGP also stressed that the principle “Delayed justice is justice denied” has been strongly emphasised in the new criminal justice framework.
The exhibition will highlight the use of modern technology in criminal investigations, including digital evidence management through e-Sakshya, biometric identification using the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), mobile forensic units, and other technology-assisted investigation methods.
Visitors will also get a comprehensive understanding of the entire justice delivery process—from the crime scene to the High Court—presented in an integrated and educational format.
The DGP said that 10 stalls approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs will showcase various aspects of the justice system.
These stalls will demonstrate the functioning of crime scene investigation, the 112 emergency response system, police station procedures, hospital coordination, forensic laboratories, public prosecution, district courts, prisons, and the High Court.
The new laws place strong emphasis on scientific and technology-driven investigation.
Forensic examination in serious crimes, the acceptance of digital evidence, and time-bound investigation procedures have been given priority under the reformed legal system.
The exhibition will also highlight several key initiatives of the Odisha Police, including the implementation of the new criminal laws, police modernisation and capacity building, measures to prevent crimes against women, anti-Maoist operations by the Special Operations Group (SOG), and the role of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) during natural disasters.
The DGP said the Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition reflects the commitment of the Odisha Police to educate the public about the historic transformation in India’s criminal justice system.
Through scientific investigation, modern technology, and citizen participation, the Odisha Police aims to ensure timely justice for victims.
DGP (Crime Branch) Vinaytosh Mishra and Additional Director General of Police (Railways & Coastal Security) Arun Bothra were among those present at the news conference.
