Bhubaneswar: Odisha Police will organise a Nyaya Sanhita Exhibition at the Exhibition Ground in Unit-III, Bhubaneswar, to familiarise citizens with India’s newly introduced criminal laws and the changes they bring to the justice delivery system. The exhibition will focus on the implementation of the three new legal frameworks — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) — which replaced the colonial-era criminal laws from July 1, 2024.
The exhibition will be inaugurated on March 6 by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will attend the event as the chief guest. The information was shared by Odisha Director General of Police Yogesh Bahadur Khurania during a press briefing at Police Bhawan in Bhubaneswar.
According to officials, the exhibition will remain open to the public from March 7 to March 10, offering an informative platform for visitors to understand how the new legal system functions and how cases progress through different stages of the justice process.
Speaking to the media, DGP Khurania said the new laws mark a significant transformation in the country’s criminal justice framework by shifting the focus from a purely punitive approach to one that prioritises justice, victim dignity, and accountability. The new legal provisions emphasise timely investigation and speedy trials, reinforcing the principle that justice delayed is justice denied.
The exhibition will feature an interactive learning experience through 10 thematic stalls approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs. These stalls will take visitors through the entire journey of a criminal case — from the crime scene to the High Court — illustrating how law enforcement agencies, forensic experts, prosecutors, and courts work together within the new legal framework.
Several technological and scientific tools used in modern investigations will also be demonstrated. These include digital evidence management through e-Sakshya, biometric identification using the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS), mobile forensic units for on-site investigation, and mandatory forensic examination in serious offences.
Apart from explaining the legal procedures, the exhibition will also showcase the functioning of key institutions such as emergency response services (112), police stations, hospitals, forensic laboratories, public prosecution offices, district courts, prisons, and High Court systems.
Special displays will highlight the work of specialised units like the Special Operations Group (SOG) in anti-Maoist operations and the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) in disaster response. The exhibition will also underline efforts towards police modernisation and initiatives aimed at preventing crimes against women.
Odisha Police said the initiative is part of a broader effort to build public awareness and participation in the new justice system while promoting the use of technology and scientific investigation to ensure faster and more transparent justice delivery.