In BNSS, what provision strengthens witness protection during trial?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Use of video conferencing and identity concealment for vulnerable witnesses.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaces the CrPC, introduces modern measures to ensure witness safety. Under Section 398, it mandates that every state government prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme. Crucially, the BNSS empowers courts to allow video conferencing for recording testimonies and provides for the concealment of identity of vulnerable witnesses. These provisions aim to protect witnesses from intimidation and harassment, thereby ensuring a fair trial and higher conviction rates in sensitive cases.