Archive · 23 Dec 2025
Haryana Achieves 72% Conviction Rate Under New Laws
Haryana has made a big improvement in its criminal justice system.
They now have a 72% conviction rate under new laws, which is much higher than the old 24% rate.
Over 81,000 cases were handled in 17 months.
The new laws make it easier to define crimes and follow procedures, which helps in building stronger cases.
The government is focusing on cases like rape and crimes against women.
They are also making sure that victims and vulnerable witnesses are heard first.
The government plans to keep improving the system by better training, using technology, and working together more effectively.
Haryana achieved a 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, up from 24% under old laws.
Over 81,000 cases were disposed of in 17 months, with 77,504 under old laws and the rest under new laws.
Special focus on rape cases, POCSO Act offences, and crimes against women with no adjournments allowed.
New laws provide greater precision in defining offences and procedures, leading to stronger cases.
Government committed to improving investigation quality, witness protection, and prosecution standards.
- Who
- Haryana government and criminal justice system
- What
- Achieved 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws
- When
- From July 2024 to November 2025
- Where
- Haryana, India
- Why
- New laws provide greater precision in defining offences and procedures, leading to stronger cases and better coordination between agencies
- Conviction Rate
- 72% under new laws, 24% under old laws
- Cases Disposed
- 81,000 in 17 months
- Old Law Cases
- 77,504
- New Law Cases
- Remaining cases
- Focus Areas
- Rape cases, POCSO Act, crimes against women
- Legal Framework
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
- Witness Protection
- Prioritized examination of victims and vulnerable witnesses
- Future Plans
- Improving investigation quality, strengthening witness protection, enhancing prosecution standards