Context:
Ministry of Home Affairs inaugurated a digital Criminal Case Management System (CCMS) developed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). Alongside the CCMS, a mobile app ‘Sankalan’ was also launched.
Criminal Case Management System (CCMS):
- CCMS – Digital platform that streamlines the management of criminal cases, particularly those related to terrorism and organised crime.
- Aim – To standardise investigations and compile terror-related data across India.
- Significance –
- User-friendly system enabling the integration, organisation, and digitalisation of data generated during investigations
- Fosters stronger cooperation between central and state agencies, facilitating seamless information sharing.
Sankalan App:
- Sankalan app – A mobile-app designed to navigate through new criminal laws
- Important features –
- The app will work in offline mode
- Availability assured even in far-flung areas so that all stakeholders can have access to desired information
National Investigation Agency (NIA):
- NIA – Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
- Status – Established as a statutory body under the National Investigation Agency (NIA) Act, 2008
- Ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Headquarters – Delhi
- Functions –
- Collects, analyses, and disseminates intelligence related to terrorism and national security.
- Coordinates with law enforcement agencies nationally and internationally in matters of terrorism and national security.
- Conducts capacity-building programs for law enforcement agencies and other stakeholders.
- NIA (Amendment) Act 2019 –
- Allows NIA to investigate crimes committed outside India (against Indian citizens or affecting the interest of India), following international treaties and laws.
- NIA can now investigate additional offences such as human trafficking, cyber-terrorism, and crimes under various acts.
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
Consider the following organizations/ bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
[UPSC Civil Service Exam – 2023 Prelims]
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four
Answer: (a)
Explanation: Only National Commission for Backward Classes is a constitutional body among the four options.
