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IJSREM67330
Volume:
10 |
9 |
Sep 2026
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1-6
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Monthly (12 issues per year)
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Criminal justice reforms have become increasingly important in response to changing social conditions, new forms of crime and rapid technological development. A strong criminal justice system is essential for maintaining public order, protecting individuals, investigating offences and ensuring that justice is delivered fairly and efficiently. In recent years, India has witnessed significant developments in criminal law and procedure, creating new opportunities to modernize the administration of justice. However, effective reform requires more than the introduction of new laws. It also depends upon appropriate policies, efficient institutions, trained professionals, modern infrastructure and the responsible use of technology. This research paper examines criminal justice reforms from the perspectives of law, policy, technology and future development. It considers the changing role of police, investigating agencies, prosecutors, courts and correctional institutions in creating a more effective justice system. The study also explores the growing importance of forensic science, digital evidence, electronic procedures and other technological tools in crime investigation and judicial administration. While technology can improve efficiency, transparency and speed, it also creates concerns relating to privacy, accuracy, accessibility and procedural fairness. The paper argues that meaningful criminal justice reform must follow a balanced and people-centred approach. Legislative changes should be supported by effective implementation and institutional accountability. Future reforms must focus on strengthening public confidence, reducing delays, improving investigation and ensuring equal access to justice. The study concludes that the future of criminal justice lies in combining legal reform with sound policy and responsible technological innovation while preserving the fundamental values of fairness, dignity and justice.
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Criminal justice reforms are essential for developing a system that is fair, efficient, transparent and responsive to the changing needs of society. Legal reforms alone cannot achieve meaningful change unless they are supported by effective policies, well-trained institutions and modern technology. Improvements in policing, investigation, prosecution, judicial administration and prison management can strengthen public confidence and improve access to justice. The growing use of forensic science, digital evidence and technological tools has created new opportunities for faster and more accurate criminal justice processes, while also raising concerns regarding privacy, misuse of data and fairness. Therefore, future reforms must maintain a proper balance between technological progress and the protection of individual rights. A coordinated approach involving lawmakers, police authorities, courts, correctional institutions and society is necessary. Ultimately, successful criminal justice reform should aim not merely at punishment, but at ensuring accountability, rehabilitation, public safety and equal access to justice for all.
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9/16/2026
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