Technological Implementation In Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- IJLLR Journal
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
Siddhant Bhattacharjee, Symbiosis Law School Pune
ABSTRACT
The new code, Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023is a transformative shift within India’s criminal justice system and it has replaced the old criminal code, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 by being enacted on the 1st of July, 2024. The new code has the goal of modernizing the process of the criminal judicial system especially in the areas of criminal trials. It also seeks to enhance the security of the citizens of and ensure that justice delivered in a fast yet effective matter.
The implementation of technology is one of the biggest changes that is being brought into the criminal judicial system and acts as the backbone because of the additions of Electronic Summons under Section 63 & 70, “E-FIR” Registration under Section 173, Videography of search and seizure operations under Section 105, Mandatory use of audio-video means for witness testimonies under Section 254 & 265, Examination of the accused under Section 308, Mandating digital record keeping of electronic communications under Section 193 & 210.
This research article dives deep into these dimensions and will to try to analyse the potential and the challenges it may have to overcome while also taking a look at other legal systems for an equitable criminal justice framework.
