Goa has emerged as the top-performing State in the country in the implementation of the new criminal law codes, popularly known as the Nyay Samhitas, securing first rank among all States and Union Territories in the February 2026 national assessment conducted by the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D).
According to Director General of Police (DGP) Goa, the State scored an impressive 83.10 per cent overall, reflecting strong progress across key parameters laid down by the central agency. Notably, Goa achieved full marks in the categories of Administrative Reforms and System Integration, highlighting the State’s commitment to structural improvements and seamless coordination among departments.
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The DGP further stated that Goa also recorded a robust performance in ICT-enabled justice delivery, underscoring the successful adoption of technology-driven solutions to enhance policing, investigation, and court-related processes.
Officials said the achievement demonstrates Goa’s focused efforts to align policing and criminal justice systems with the objectives of the new legal framework, ensuring faster, more transparent, and citizen-centric delivery of justice.
The State government credited coordinated action between the police, prosecution, judiciary, and other stakeholders for the milestone, adding that work will continue to further strengthen implementation and improve service delivery under the new criminal laws.
