Panchkula, Oct. 14 -- The new criminal laws that came into effect in July last year, replacing the Indian Penal Code and other statutes, are showing a marked improvement in the justice delivery system, particularly in conviction rates and trial efficiency.

According to official data, from July 1, 2024, to September 12, 2025, Panchkula courts delivered verdicts in around 60 cases under the newly enacted Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Convictions were secured in 48 cases, resulting in an 80% conviction rate. Notably, 40 of these convictions were achieved after a single-day trial, three cases were concluded within a month, and five were decided within eight months.

Under the old IPC, from January 1 to June 30, 2024, the conviction rate stood...