BNSS: Ushering a New Era in Criminal Justice

The Delhi High Court has highlighted the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaces the CrPC to promote transparency and accountability in criminal justice. The BNSS mandates the use of photography and videography during investigations. The observations were made while granting bail to an accused in a drugs case.

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been recognized by the Delhi High Court as a transformative law replacing the CrPC.

This new law aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the criminal justice system, emphasizing the mandatory use of photography and videography during investigations.

The court made these observations while granting bail to an accused in a drugs case, highlighting the legislative enhancement’s alignment with fairness and justice.