*Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal directed Medlipaar to expedite the testing process*

*Emphasis on making the judicial process quick, transparent and technology based as per the new Indian Judicial Code*

Raipur. In order to effectively implement the new Indian Penal Code in Chhattisgarh and to make the judicial process technology-based, simple and quick, Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Mr. Vijay Sharma and Health Minister Mr. Shyam Bihari Jaiswal held a high-level review meeting of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and System (CCTNS) on Tuesday. The meeting discussed in detail the practical challenges being faced in the operation of CCTNS, integration of various digital modules and making the judicial and police system more effective.

Deputy Chief Minister Mr. Sharma said that in accordance with the new Indian Penal Code, it is the state government's priority to ensure that crime investigations, evidence collection, judicial proceedings, and coordination between various departments are fully digital and timely. He directed that every stage of the judicial process be made more accessible, transparent, and citizen-friendly through CCTNS.

*Emphasis on effective operation of all digital modules from e-FIR to e-Forensics*

The meeting discussed in detail how to effectively integrate e-FIR, e-Challan, e-Evidence, Medlippar, e-Prison, e-Forensic, CIS, Nyay Shruti, and other digital systems with CCTNS. The Deputy Chief Minister directed officials to coordinate all these modules to make the judicial process more expeditious and transparent, ensuring speedy justice delivery to citizens.

*Special training campaign will be conducted in all districts for e-evidence*

Mr. Sharma stated that the importance of digital evidence is constantly increasing. He directed that police officers and related staff in all districts of the state be provided extensive training in the e-evidence system, so that digital evidence can be collected, preserved, and presented in court with complete efficiency. He encouraged districts performing well and urged them to take action.

*Nyay Shruti to go live soon*

The meeting also discussed the early launch of the Nyay Shruti system. The Deputy Chief Minister directed that the Nyay Shruti system be made live as soon as possible by generating the necessary IDs for all judges through the High Court, ensuring more effective use of technology in judicial processes.

*All police stations in Durg, Bilaspur and Raipur Commissionerate will have e-signing pads*

Important decisions were made at the meeting, focusing on the convenience of applicants. The Deputy Chief Minister directed that, in the initial phase, two e-signing pads be made available to all police stations in Durg, Bilaspur, and Raipur Commissionerates, and two police stations in each district of the state by the end of this month. This will simplify the process of digital signatures for complainants and make online document processing more efficient. Subsequently, the facility will be made available throughout the state.

*Emphasis on strengthening the five pillars of ICJS*

Mr. Sharma directed the strengthening of all five pillars of the Interoperable Criminal Justice System to make the justice system more effective in accordance with the new Indian Criminal Code. He said that the justice process should be made timely by establishing better coordination between the police, courts, prisons, forensics, and prosecution systems.

*District hospital to be connected to Medlipar, Health Minister assures cooperation*

At the meeting, Health Minister Shri Shyam Bihari Jaiswal assured all possible support to expedite the medical examination and reporting process. He directed health department officials to prepare an action plan to connect all district hospitals to the Medlipaar system, appoint nodal officers in each district, and conduct training. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Sharma directed that the entire system be fully operational within the next three to four months.

NCRB and NIC will jointly resolve technical issues.

The Deputy Chief Minister asked the officials of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCBR) to come to the state and ensure quick resolution of technical problems arising during onboarding by coordinating with the National Informatics Centre (NIC), so that all the services of CCTNS can operate smoothly.

*Initiative to connect private hospitals with CCTNS*

Mr. Sharma directed officials to make efforts to connect both government and private hospitals to the CCTNS system in a phased manner. This will expedite the exchange of medical evidence and the investigation process, and make the judicial process more effective. He commended the work being done under the online CCTNS system in Durg district.

Instructions for improving the functioning of FSL

During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) and directed the establishment of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all types of cases and the minimization of investigation timelines. He also placed special emphasis on completing the necessary recruitment process for forensic experts quickly and significantly reducing the number of pending cases.

Principal Secretary Ms. Niharika Barik Singh, Principal Secretary Smt. Sushma Sawant, Secretary Mr. Himshikhar Gupta, Inspector General of Police Mr. Dhruv Gupta, senior officers of NCRB and CCTNS were present in the meeting virtually from Delhi and senior officers of the State Government.