Haryana moves ahead in digital criminal justice reforms

Haryana has made a big achievement in improving and modernising its criminal justice system. The state has now reached 100 per cent electronic generation of court summons and more than 90 per cent acceptance of e-chargesheets under the new criminal laws.

This is an important step for the state as it shows how technology is changing the way police and courts work together. Officials say this progress makes Haryana one of the leading states in India in using digital systems for policing and justice.

The update was shared during the 33rd State Apex Committee meeting on Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS) and Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The meeting was chaired by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.

During the meeting, officials reviewed the progress made under the new criminal laws and the digital systems being used in the state.

The state government said these achievements are proof that Haryana is moving quickly toward a more modern and paperless justice system.

This new system is expected to save time, improve transparency and make justice delivery faster.

Earlier, court summons were prepared manually and sent physically. This process often took time and caused delays. But now, with electronic summons being generated through the Court Information System, the process has become much faster and smoother.

Officials said this will reduce paperwork and improve communication between courts and police.

Another major success is the high acceptance of e-chargesheets.

A chargesheet is an important legal document filed by police after an investigation. Earlier, this process also involved paperwork and delays. Now, most of these chargesheets are being submitted and accepted online.

This means faster legal action and better record-keeping.

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Better policing through technology

Haryana Director General of Police Ajay Singhal said the state has secured the top position on the new criminal laws dashboard since June 7, 2026.

This shows Haryana is performing better than many other states in implementing new legal systems.

Singhal also highlighted the role of the HarSamay portal, which provides citizen services related to policing.

According to him, Haryana Police has maintained a perfect score on the Right to Service Dashboard.

This means the police department has been delivering services to the public on time.

More than 88.84 lakh applications from citizens have been handled within the set deadlines.

This includes services like police verification, complaints, and other public requests.

Officials say this makes Haryana Police one of the best departments in the state when it comes to public service.

Chief Secretary Rastogi praised the police department for its work.

He asked all departments to continue working hard and keep improving the system.

He said technology should be used to make policing and justice more efficient, transparent and easy for people.

He also said unfinished projects should be completed quickly so that the state can continue its progress.

Big investment in digital systems

The meeting also focused on improving police infrastructure under ICJS 2.0.

ICJS stands for Interoperable Criminal Justice System. It connects police, prisons, prosecution, forensic labs and courts so they can share information quickly.

This helps in better investigation and faster court work.

To strengthen this system, Haryana is buying advanced technology equipment.

This includes high-end desktop computers, UPS systems, printers, QR-code readers, video-conferencing systems and LED display screens.

These tools will help police stations and courts work better.

Officials said some important equipment has already been delivered.

Superintendent of Police, State Crime Record Bureau, Nitika Gahlaut said fingerprint scanners, tablet-based biometric attendance devices and video-conferencing cameras have already been supplied.

More equipment is being purchased and will be delivered soon.

This will further improve digital policing in the state.

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has approved around ₹34 crore for Haryana under the ICJS 2.0 project.

This large amount will be used to strengthen the digital justice system in the state.

Officials said this funding shows the central government’s trust in Haryana’s digital transformation efforts.

The money will help the state improve infrastructure and build stronger links between different departments.

Experts believe digital systems in criminal justice are very important in today’s time.

They reduce human error, save time and make records easier to access.

They also help in better monitoring of cases.

For common people, this means faster action and better service.

For police and courts, it means less paperwork and better coordination.

Haryana’s success could become a model for other states in India.

If more states adopt similar systems, the country’s justice process can become faster and more effective.

The Haryana government says it will continue to invest in technology and improve its systems.

With electronic summons, online chargesheets and modern police tools, the state is taking strong steps towards a smarter and more citizen-friendly justice system.

This progress shows that technology is becoming an important part of law and order.

As Haryana moves ahead, its digital criminal justice reforms may inspire other states to follow the same path.