The usually quiet exhibition halls of Bharat Mandapam buzzed with activity on Wednesday as curious citizens, students, journalists and Delhi Police personnel gathered for a unique experience: a walkthrough of the modern Indian criminal justice system, reimagined through digitisation and powered by new criminal laws. The exhibition is open to all — citizens, legal professionals, students and researchers — until July 6, offering a rare opportunity to see how digital tools and new laws are reshaping the pace and precision of criminal justice in India. Marking the first anniversary of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — Indias updated criminal codes — Delhi Police Crime Branch has organised a week-long exhibition from July 1 to July 6. And its not your typical exhibition. This one transforms complex criminal procedures into an immersive, theatre-meets-technology experience. Nine thematic stations take visitors through the entire journey of a criminal case, beginning from the first distress call and stretching all the way to the courtroom verdict and appeal. What sets this exhibition apart is its live action — students from drama schools perform scenes depicting each stage. From playing investigating officers and prosecutors to victims and accused, the performances offer a realistic view of what happens behind the scenes in real-life crime investigations and trials. Our motive was to educate the public on how the criminal justice system functions, especially now with sweeping technological reforms, said a senior official involved in the exhibit. We wanted people to see that every step — from the moment a crime is reported to the point of conviction — has become faster, more accurate, and transparent. Indeed, the exhibition highlights how Delhi Police and other arms of the justice system are embracing tech in a big way. For example, forensic experts are now mandatorily required to visit crime scenes in serious cases (those involving punishment of more than seven years). The MedLEaPR application allows hospitals to instantly upload postmortem and medico-legal reports, ensuring that evidence reaches the police securely and without delay. Another section showcases the eSakshya and eForensics 2.0 platforms, which handle digital evidence and forensic reports electronically — removing the need for bulky files and cutting down processing times. The Malkhana, the traditional police storehouse, too, has gone digital. Items recovered during investigations are now barcoded and digitally logged. Weve also demonstrated how facial recognition tools like *Chitrakhoji* and fingerprint ID systems under NAFIS help track habitual offenders, said an officer at the facial recognition station, where visitors tried matching digital faces on large screens. One of the most impactful displays shows how witnesses can now give testimony via video conferencing. Courtrooms may be miles away, but justice no longer waits for travel logistics. In another dramatic scene, a magistrate hears a case via video call, with actors simulating the entire process — demonstrating the potential of remote legal access, especially for vulnerable witnesses or those living in far-flung areas. The exhibition also addresses reforms such as the Jail Superintendents new role in proactively moving bail applications for undertrials whove completed a third of their potential sentence — a small but significant shift aimed at easing judicial backlog and reducing unnecessary detention. Visitors appeared both surprised and intrigued. I had no idea the police used this much technology now. It felt like watching a crime series, but its real, said Kavya, a college student who came with her B.Tech class. By using live drama, interactive tech demos, and animated visuals, the exhibition seeks to demystify criminal proceedings for the public while reinforcing the message that the justice system is evolving — not just in law but in practice. As the Delhi Police puts it, this is not just about catching criminals, but about building a system where every link — police, hospitals, prosecution, courts, and forensics — works in sync, powered by tech and accountability.

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