National Crime Record Bureau(NCRB) launches Mobile App ‘NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws’

National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) has launched a Mobile App “NCRB Sankalan of Criminal Laws” to serve as a comprehensive guide providing complete information about the new criminal laws at one place. The New criminal laws will come into force from the 1st of next month (July).

About This App

This App is a compilation of new criminal laws namely Bharatiya Nayaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. It provides an Index linking all Chapters and Sections of the new laws. This App is useful for the General Public, Court Officers, Advocates, Law Students as well as for Police Officers in enhancing their knowledge about the New Criminal Laws. Sankalan app will be available for download on Google Play Store, Apple Store and its desktop version may be downloaded from official websites of MHA and NCRB.

Why is this App designed?

Sankalan app has been designed for navigating through new criminal laws as a bridge between old and new criminal laws. This app will work as a comprehensive guide for all stakeholders. The app will work in offline mode as well and its availability has been ensured in far-flung areas so that all stakeholders can have access to desired information around the clock.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

National Crime Record Bureau:

• NCRB was founded in: 11 March 1986
• NCRB’s Agency executive: Vivek Gogia, IPS, Director
• NCRB’s Headquarters: Delhi 
• NCRB’s Jurisdiction: Government of India
• NCRB’s Key document: Creation of NCRB (Notification)
• NCRB’s Motto: Empowering Indian Police with Information Technology