India, April 24 -- LUCKNOW In a significant push towards digitising the criminal justice system, the Uttar Pradesh Police on Friday organised a one-day workshop on using e-summons and e-evidence to ensure effective implementation of the three new criminal laws notified by the government of India. The workshop was held at the Amar Shaheed Chandrashekhar Azad auditorium at the police headquarters under the aegis of the Technical Services Headquarters.

Director general of police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna attended the event as chief guest, while director general (prisons and correctional services) PC Meena was guest of honour. Senior officers from multiple police and allied departments were also present. The event began with a ceremonial lamp lig...