Question

Uttarakhand in India has topped in implementing the ICJS i.e. One Data One Entry 2.0 up to January 2026. The expression ICJS meant:

• A. Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System
• B. Integrated Criminal Justice System
• C. Integrated Computerised Justice System
• D. Interlinked Criminal Justice System

Hint:

To remember this, focus on the word "Inter-operable." In IT and law, inter-operability is the ability of different systems to exchange information. Since this system connects five different "pillars," it must be inter-operable.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept: The Inter-operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is a strategic initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to enable a seamless transfer of data and information between the different pillars of the criminal justice system. Key properties used here:

• The Five Pillars: It integrates Police (via CCTNS), e-Forensics, e-Courts, e-Prosecution, and e-Prisons.

• One Data One Entry: This principle ensures that data entered by one pillar (e.g., the Police during FIR registration) is available to all other pillars (e.g., Courts or Prisons) without needing re-entry.

• ICJS 2.0: The second phase focuses on a "cloud-native" architecture and data analytics to improve the speed and transparency of justice delivery.

Step 1: Understanding the Acronym and Purpose.
ICJS stands for Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System. In the traditional model, each department (Police, Judiciary, Jails) worked in silos with manual paper trails. Inter-operability allows these distinct IT systems to "talk" to each other. For example, when a judge issues a warrant in e-Courts, it becomes immediately visible to the Police in the CCTNS system.

Step 2: Analyzing Uttarakhand's Achievement.
As of the 2025-2026 reporting period, Uttarakhand achieved the highest percentage of successful electronic data exchanges between its state police and the judiciary. By adopting the "One Data One Entry 2.0" protocol, the state minimized judicial delays caused by missing physical records or manual entry errors.