New Delhi, Jan 24 (NationPress) The tableau of the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Republic Day Parade will emphasize digital evidence collection and rapid response mechanisms as part of its theme centered on the national implementation of the new criminal laws, according to an official statement released on Saturday.

The new criminal statutes, specifically the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, took effect on July 1, 2024.

This legislative reform represents a significant shift in this century. By discarding the colonial-era punishment-based legal framework, these laws embody the vision of Vikasit Bharat and its commitment to the Indian concept of justice, as stated in the announcement regarding the tableau's theme.

The displayed tableau will showcase the comprehensive nationwide implementation of these laws, illustrating India's move towards a modern, technology-driven, time-bound, and citizen-focused judicial system.

Highlighted features will include the use of e-Sakshya for digital evidence collection, the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) for biometric identification, e-Summon for electronically issuing digitally signed summons, and technology-enhanced court processes such as virtual hearings.

This tableau symbolizes seamless collaboration among police, forensics, prosecution, courts, and prisons under the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) framework. The representation of mobile forensic units in the tableau signifies enhanced forensic capabilities and quick response at crime scenes, according to the official statement.

Moreover, the tableau will depict swift response mechanisms through integrated control-room systems, improved surveillance infrastructure such as CCTV cameras, and the increasing involvement of trained female police personnel in field operations and response units.

The introduction of community service as a rehabilitative form of punishment under the new laws signifies a progressive and humane approach to justice, which will also be featured prominently in the tableau.

Additionally, the multilingual display of the new legal texts reflects the government’s dedication to accessibility, inclusivity, and transparency, ensuring that the reformed legal framework is comprehensible and accessible to citizens nationwide, as noted in the statement.