Uttar Pradesh Tops in Usage of Criminal Justice Data Platform

Uttar Pradesh has ranked first for the third straight year in recording the highest usage of India’s Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The digital platform enables seamless data sharing across courts, police, prisons and forensic labs.

What is ICJS?

The ICJS platform allows different pillars of the criminal justice apparatus to access common information like:

• FIRs
• Trial records
• Court judgments
• Prosecution details
• Forensic data

This facilitates streamlined tracking of cases from filing to conviction.

Uttar Pradesh’s Leadership

Uttar Pradesh has logged over 1.56 crore ICJS entries – dwarfing numbers from second-ranked Madhya Pradesh.

The wide adoption allows police advanced analytics for predicting and controlling crime. Prosecution and courts also benefit from ready data access.

Additionally, the state’s platform usage encompasses:

• Criminal photographs/videos
• Court proceedings recordings
• Documentary evidence

Boosting Efficiency

By enabling data interchange between all stakeholders through a common digital interface, the ICJS platform reduces paperwork and delays.

It assists speedy administration of justice while aiding officers with decision-making via comprehensive analytics.

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs