MHA tableau on three new criminal laws showcased at Republic Day parade
The Home Ministry's Republic Day 2026 tableau on the three new criminal laws displayed e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS and ICJS; Amit Shah said the laws mark a shift from a punishment-oriented to a justice-oriented system.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs presented a tableau on the three new criminal laws at the Republic Day parade on 26 January 2026. It showcased technology platforms such as e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS (National Automated Fingerprint Identification System) and ICJS (Inter-operable Criminal Justice System). Home Minister Amit Shah said the reforms erased colonial vestiges and moved India from a punishment-oriented to a justice-oriented legal system.
Key facts
- Date
- 26 January 2026
- Tableau by
- Ministry of Home Affairs
- Subject
- Three new criminal laws
- Systems shown
- e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS, ICJS
- Message
- From punishment-oriented to justice-oriented system
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which of the following systems was NOT listed among those displayed on the MHA tableau on new criminal laws at Republic Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — CCTNS 3.0
PIB (MHA): the tableau displayed e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti, NAFIS and ICJS.
In the context of India's criminal justice technology shown on the MHA tableau, NAFIS stands for:
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Correct answer: A — National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
NAFIS is the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System, displayed on the MHA tableau along with e-Sakshya, e-Summons, Nyaya Shruti and ICJS (PIB, MHA).