Cops highlight new criminal laws at exhibition

To mark the first anniversary of India’s new criminal laws coming into effect, the Delhi Police has launched a week-long exhibition at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting how technology is transforming the country’s criminal justice system.

The exhibition is being held from July 1 to 6 and focuses on the criminal laws, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, that replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act on July 1 last year.

The event aims to raise public awareness about the key features of these laws and how they are reshaping the justice delivery system. It also seeks to demonstrate the synergy between the five pillars of the criminal justice system — police, forensics, hospitals, prosecution and courts — through digital integration and procedural reforms.

The exhibition features a series of immersive demonstrations, using animations, audio-visual content, and live enactments to walk visitors through the life cycle of a criminal case from FIR to appeal. The setup has been divided into nine thematic stations, each illustrating how the new laws and technologies are applied at different stages.

Among the reforms showcased is the mandatory presence of forensic experts at crime scenes in cases involving offences punishable with more than seven years in jail.

The exhibition also highlights the use of platforms like eSakshya for digital collection of evidence, eForensics 2.0 for electronic transmission of exhibits to forensic labs, and MedLEaPR, which allows hospitals to send medico-legal and post-mortem reports directly to investigating officers through the CCTNS network.

Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Surender Kumar said the exhibition is open to the public and invites participation from legal professionals, law enforcement officers, academics, and civil society. “This initiative is a reflection of how India’s justice system is moving towards a more efficient, transparent, and technology-driven future,” he said.

The exhibition is expected to draw significant footfall over the coming days, offering a first-hand look at how legal reforms are being translated into practice across the country.