Chandigarh — Haryana has firmly established itself as a nationwide frontrunner within the implementation of India’s new prison legal guidelines, recording sharp features in conviction charges, forensic compliance and investigation timelines, whereas concurrently unveiling an bold reform roadmap encompassing cellular forensic models, main investments in DNA and cyber forensics, large-scale police recruitment and expanded jail infrastructure, mentioned Extra Chief Secretary, Residence Division, Dr. Sumita Misra.
Whereas addressing prosecution officers as Chief Visitor at a workshop organised by the Prosecution Division at PWD Relaxation Home, Panchkula on the implementation of the brand new prison legal guidelines in Haryana, Dr. Sumita Misra mentioned the rollout of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam represents a complete transformation of the prison justice system. Describing prosecutors because the “architects of justice,” she mentioned their authorized acumen and courtroom advocacy are central to changing police investigations into significant justice for victims and society.
Between July 1, 2024 and December 24, 2025, the state registered 1,59,034 first info studies, of which charge-sheets or last studies have been filed in 1,37,141 circumstances which is roughly 87 %, Dr. Misra mentioned. Practically 70 per cent of circumstances falling underneath the obligatory 60-day investigation timeline have been accomplished inside the stipulated interval, whereas compliance underneath the 90-day class stood near 80 per cent. A number of districts achieved compliance ranges exceeding 85 per cent, reflecting tighter supervision, improved inter-district coordination and simpler monitoring mechanisms.
Highlighting forensic reforms, Dr. Misra mentioned that in 2025 forensic consultants visited 97.2 per cent of crime scenes requiring obligatory examination. Haryana has achieved zero pendency in all critical offences the place obligatory forensic visits are required. In circumstances underneath the Safety of Kids from Sexual Offences Act, the state reported a 99 per cent DNA positivity fee, setting a nationwide benchmark in scientific evidence-based investigation.
On conviction outcomes, Dr. Misra knowledgeable that conviction charges underneath the brand new authorized framework have almost tripled, rising to 72 per cent in comparison with 24 per cent underneath the sooner system. Greater than 81,000 circumstances have been disposed of in simply 17 months, underscoring the effectiveness of the transition to the brand new prison legal guidelines.
She additional mentioned that technology-driven justice supply has performed a crucial function in these reforms, with intensive use of Aadhaar-authenticated workflows, eSign instruments, real-time crime documentation, auto-registration of FIRs in automobile theft circumstances and large-scale adoption of video conferencing. Practically 78 per cent of under-trial court docket appearances are actually performed just about, supported by greater than 2,100 designated digital witness examination services throughout the state.
Outlining the roadmap forward, Dr. Misra mentioned the Residence Division has deliberate deployment of 40 cellular forensic vans, a Rs. 101 crore funding to modernize investigative gear and a further Rs. 18 crore allocation this monetary yr to strengthen DNA and cyber forensic capabilities. A brand new DNA Division on the Regional Forensic Science Laboratory in Gurugram is scheduled to grow to be operational from January 1, 2026.
On the infrastructure entrance, she mentioned development of three new district jails at Charkhi Dadri, Fatehabad and Panchkula has been authorized at an estimated value of Rs. 284 crore, including capability for almost 4,000 inmates, whereas an ultra-modern district jail complicated at Fideri village in Rewari, constructed at a value of Rs. 95 crore, has already been accomplished.
