What technological advancement is explicitly incorporated in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for faster justice delivery?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Electronic recording of witness testimony.
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which replaced the CrPC, explicitly mandates the electronic recording of witness testimony as a cornerstone for accelerating justice delivery.
Section 530 of the BNSS is particularly transformative, as it allows all trials, inquiries, and proceedings to be conducted in electronic mode. This includes:
- Recording of Statements: Police can record witness statements via audio-video means, reducing the risk of coercion or "turning hostile."
- Virtual Presence: Evidence can be given via video conferencing, eliminating delays caused by the physical absence of witnesses or experts.
- Digital Evidence: The law gives legal sanctity to electronic records, ensuring they hold the same weight as physical documents.
By integrating these digital tools, the BNSS aims to minimize procedural bottlenecks and ensure a more transparent, time-bound legal process.