Launch of Criminal Justice Apps

Key Highlights from the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026

Government Initiatives

• Launch of Applications:
  • NCRB-Abhigyan: A mobile app for on-field police to search fingerprints in the national database using certified fingerprint scanners.
  • CrPI (Criminal Person Identification): Integrates facial, iris, and DNA matching to enhance identification reliability and reduce manual errors. Over 5.53 lakh enrollments and 2,190 units distributed.
  • e-Prosecution 2.0: Facilitates digital coordination between police, prosecution, and judicial processes to ensure timely justice.
  • e-Forensics 2.0: Connects forensic labs and investigative agencies on a digital platform for case tracking, sample registration, and report generation.

Criminal Justice Reforms

• Objective: Ensure justice from FIR to conviction within three years as part of the Modi government's criminal justice reforms.
• Technological Integration: Emphasis on scientific evidence-based investigations over traditional policing methods. Introduction of predictive policing frameworks to prevent crime before it occurs.
• Data Utilization: Plans to convert data into actionable intelligence using AI and machine learning for crime prevention.
  • NAFIS: National Automated Fingerprint Identification System, critical for solving complex cases and maintaining a robust fingerprint database with over 1.29 crore records.

Constitutional and Legal Framework

• Focus on Rights: The reforms aim to align the criminal justice system with the rights guaranteed to citizens under the Constitution, ensuring effective access to justice.
• New Criminal Laws: Comprehensive changes initiated since August 2019 to modernize criminal laws and streamline prosecution processes.

Economic and Technological Aspects

• Data Statistics:
  • 37.68 crore online records maintained by the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS).
  • 2 crore 29 lakh prisoner records in e-prisons.
  • 34 lakh 48 thousand forensic case records available in e-forensics.
• AI and Machine Learning: Development of frameworks to analyze crime patterns and prevent repeat offenses through data analytics.

Judicial and Administrative Measures

• Blueprint with Supreme Court: The Home Ministry is collaborating with the Supreme Court and High Courts to reduce pending cases and improve the efficiency of the judicial process.
• Training Initiatives: Regular training sessions for police and prosecution to utilize new technologies and methodologies effectively.

International and National Coordination

• Interstate Criminal Networks: A focus on identifying and addressing interstate and international criminal activities through enhanced data sharing and analysis.
• Collaboration with States: Engagement with state police chiefs to ensure effective implementation of new laws and technologies.

Future Directions

• Public Awareness: Emphasis on communicating the successes of these reforms to the public.
• Data Security: Ensuring the quality and security of databases, with responsibilities assigned to state governments.
• Integrative Approach: The goal of creating an Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) that connects all aspects of crime management from identification to prosecution.

In conclusion, the recent initiatives reflect a significant shift towards a technology-driven, efficient, and citizen-centric criminal justice system, aiming to enhance the integrity and speed of justice delivery in India.