Sri Vijaya Puram | January 04, 2026
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Mr. Amit Shah on Saturday inaugurated a State-level Exhibition on the Nyaya Sanhita at the ITF Ground, Sri Vijaya Puram, marking a significant outreach initiative to familiarise citizens with India’s new criminal justice framework.
The inaugural event was attended by Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar; Lieutenant Governor of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Vice-Chairman of the Islands Development Agency, Admiral D.K. Joshi (Retd.); Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan; the Chief Secretary of the Andaman & Nicobar Administration; the Director General of Police; Commissioners-cum-Secretaries of Home and Revenue/Shipping departments; and other senior officials of the Administration.
Addressing the gathering at Netaji Stadium, Amit Shah said that the enactment and implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam mark a historic shift towards a modern, technology-driven and citizen-centric criminal justice system. He said the new laws replace colonial-era legal frameworks and are designed to ensure faster, fairer and more transparent delivery of justice through institutional coordination and digital innovation.
The Union Home Minister appealed to all stakeholders associated with the criminal justice system, as well as the general public, to visit the exhibition. He said the exhibition clearly showcases the sweeping reforms being introduced and underlined that the Nyaya Sanhita aims to ensure justice within defined timelines.
The exhibition seeks to raise awareness about the newly enacted laws, which shift the focus of the criminal justice system from punishment to justice, while retaining strong deterrence against crime. Key provisions such as e-FIR, Zero FIR, mandatory videography of search and seizure, and compulsory forensic investigation in serious offences have been introduced to enhance transparency, accountability and scientific investigation. A dedicated chapter on crimes against women and children has also been incorporated, reflecting the Government’s commitment to their safety and dignity.
Officials described the Nyaya Sanhita as a transformative reform and a paradigm shift from earlier criminal laws, which were complex, technology-deficient, victim-insensitive and rooted in a colonial legacy. The new legal framework is victim-centric, time-bound and systematic, with extensive use of information technology, forensic tools and scientific methods in investigation and evidence management.
The three-day exhibition at ITF Ground aims to educate citizens and stakeholders about these reforms and the broader philosophy of transitioning from a punishment-centric to a justice-oriented system. The exhibition features simulated real-life settings such as crime scenes, police stations, jails, forensic laboratories and courtrooms, along with interactive sessions with officials. Skits and street plays are also being staged to help the public better understand the provisions and impact of the new laws.
In addition to the Nyaya Sanhita displays, the Andaman & Nicobar Administration has showcased initiatives of the Agriculture, Disaster Management and Tourism departments, highlighting the islands’ social, economic and technological progress.
The exhibition will remain open to the general public, including school and college students, from January 4 to January 6, 2026, between 10.30 am and 5.15 pm, and is expected to serve as an important platform for public awareness and engagement with India’s reformed criminal justice system.
