Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Assam Reports Top Performance Implementing New Criminal Laws
Assam says it is doing very well in using India’s new criminal laws.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state scored 92.16% for following the new system.
The national average was reported as 74.86%.
Assam received full compliance scores in several areas.
These included sharing criminal justice data and using fingerprint and medical reporting systems.
The new laws began replacing older criminal laws on July 1, 2024.
The state says technology and better cooperation are helping its justice system.
It also says it wants victims to be heard and cases to continue until they are completed.
Assam recorded a 92.16% compliance score in implementing India’s new criminal laws, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The state’s score was above the reported national average of 74.86%.
Assam achieved 100% compliance in the rollout of the Nyay Sanhitas and adoption of Model Rules.
It also reported full compliance in the Inter Operable Criminal Justice System, NAFIS, and medico-legal reporting systems.
The three new laws replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act on July 1, 2024.
- Who
- The Assam government and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
- What
- Assam reported a 92.16% compliance score in implementing India’s new criminal laws.
- When
- The assessment was reported on Thursday; the new laws took effect on July 1, 2024.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- The state is aligning policing, investigation, prosecution, and judicial processes with the new laws while seeking to improve timely justice.
- Assam compliance score
- 92.16%
- Reported national average
- 74.86%
- New laws rollout
- July 1, 2024
- Full-compliance areas
- Nyay Sanhitas rollout, Model Rules, ICJS Data Sharing Matrix, NAFIS, and medico-legal reporting
- Former laws replaced
- Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act
- Chief minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Stated focus
- Technology, agency coordination, victim attention, and timely justice