State tops in admin reforms for enforcement of new criminal laws

Panaji: With an overall score of 83.1%, Goa secured the first position among all states and Union territories in the country in the implementation of the Nyay Samhitas (new criminal laws), as per the national ranking assessment by the Bureau of Police Research and Development conducted this month.

“This top ranking reflects the state’s strong institutional preparedness, coordinated reforms, and effective adoption of procedural, technological, and administrative changes,” said DGP Alok Kumar.


Goa achieved a perfect score in administrative reforms, securing 20 out of 20 marks, with full compliance in the issuance of statutory notifications and adoption of model rules under the Nyay Samhitas. This demonstrated the state’s readiness in translating legislative intent into enforceable and operational legal frameworks in a timely manner.

In the area of operational efficiency, Goa performed strongly across key justice delivery parameters, including 100% compliance in zero FIR registration, effective utilisation of th National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), adoption of e-Sakshya, and improved digital workflows ensuring better linkage between investigation and courts. These measures significantly strengthened procedural efficiency, evidence handling, and case progression under the new laws.

The state also secured high scores in information and communication technology applications, with robust implementation of e-summons, Nyaya Shruti, and MedLeaPR. Further, Goa achieved full marks in system integration, with seamless two-way digital integration between police, courts, prisons, forensic science laboratory, and prosecution through Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems and allied platforms, ensuring real-time data exchange and institutional coordination.

“This achievement is the result of the collective efforts of all pillars of the criminal justice system, with Goa police playing a leading role in bringing together stakeholders including the judiciary, prosecution, prisons, forensic services, and line departments to ensure smooth and effective implementation of the Nyay Samhitas,” Kumar said. “The ranking reflects Goa’s commitment to transparent, citizen-centric, and technology-enabled justice delivery in line with national criminal law reforms.”