Amit Shah addresses the inaugural session of the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 in New Delhi as Chief Guest

Amit Shah addressed the inaugural session of the 26th All India Fingerprint Conference 2026 in New Delhi as the Chief Guest. The Home Minister also launched the National Crime Records Bureau’s (NCRB) Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications launched yesterday will facilitate the speedy disposal of pending cases and help ensure timely delivery of justice.  The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including the Director, Intelligence Bureau (IB), the Director, National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), and the Director, Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL).

Amit Shah said that India is currently undergoing a significant transformation in its criminal justice system. He said that the time has come to make the criminal justice system an effective and appropriate instrument for ensuring the rights guaranteed to citizens by the constitution.

Shri Amit Shah said that since August 2019, the Modi Government has undertaken a comprehensive campaign to bring fundamental reforms in criminal laws. He said that the objective is not only to modernize the criminal justice system but also to make science and technology its integral components. Ensuring justice within three years from the registration of an FIR to conviction is a key objective of the Modi Government’s criminal justice reforms. Shri Shah said that the government is establishing a robust framework to ensure justice within three years. He added that over the last seven years, the country has moved very close to achieving this significant goal, with NCRB playing a pivotal role in this journey.

Union Home Minister said that he has held extensive consultations with Chief Ministers and Home Ministers of 24 states to ensure the effective implementation of the new criminal laws. Along with the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) and NCRB have served as key pillars in this effort. Shri Amit Shah said that the NCRB has played a nurturing role, much like a mother, in supporting the police forces of all states by not only encouraging their capacity building efforts but also providing them with the necessary training. Shri Shah said that as a result of these sustained efforts, the new criminal justice laws are being implemented smoothly in police stations across the country following their enforcement.

Shri Amit Shah said that scientific evidence is the most powerful weapon in combating crime. He said that preserving scientific evidence from the crime scene from the very beginning is one of the most effective ways to secure convictions. He said fingerprints are among the most important forms of scientific evidence. Effective collection and utilization of fingerprint records are critical, with the National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) serving as a key pillar of this framework. He said that NAFIS has significantly contributed to solving even the most complex cases.