NationalWednesday, 1 July 2026·The Hindu - National
New criminal laws, Delhi Police digital push and 80% conviction target after full rollout
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the three new criminal laws may raise conviction rates to 80% after full implementation, while Delhi Police launched new digital initiatives in February 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In February 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said at the 79th Raising Day Parade of Delhi Police that the conviction rate in criminal cases could rise to 80% after the full implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam.
Key specifics
- The three laws are BNS, BNSS and BSA, and they replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act on 1 July 2024.
- Amit Shah made the statement on Monday, 16 February 2026, at the 79th Raising Day Parade function of Delhi Police.
- Delhi Police launched an integrated headquarters for the Special Cell and the first phase of the Safe City project.
- Under Safe City phase 1, 2,100 out of 10,000 AI-enabled CCTV cameras were connected to the surveillance network.
- Delhi Police also integrated 15,000 existing CCTV cameras with the network, according to the Home Minister.
Exam lens
Polity and governance MCQ focus: BNS, BNSS, BSA, 1 July 2024, 80% conviction target, Safe City project, Delhi Police. TNPSC may ask which laws replaced the IPC, CrPC and Indian Evidence Act.