APPS FOR NEWS CRIMINAL LAWS (Syllabus: GS Paper 2 – Governance)

Context: Recently, the union government launched e-Sakshya, Nyaya Setu, Nyaya Shruti, and e-Summon App for three new criminal laws.

Newly Launched Apps

• Launched by: Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Aim: The apps aim to strengthen the technical competency of the entire system.
• e-Sakshya: Under this portal, all videography, photography, and testimonies will be stored on the e-evidence server, accessible to courts immediately.
• e-Summon: Under e-Summon, court summons will be sent electronically to the police station and the recipient.
• Nyaay Setu: It will provide the police with all the information related to the investigation in just one click.
• Nyay Shruti: It facilitates court hearings electronically and the automated system connects with the police, prisons, prosecution, forensics, and designated access points.

oThrough Nyay Shruti, courts can hear witnesses via video conferencing, saving time and money, and expediting case settlements.

Three new Criminal Laws of India 

• Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, replacing the Indian Penal Code 1860,
• Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and 
• Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023,replacing Indian Evidence Act, 1872.