Archive · 22 May 2025
Delhi Issues Guidelines for Investigations Under BNS
Imagine the police are investigating a case.
The Delhi government has created new rules.
Now, police officers have to record videos and take photos of everything they find.
They'll use a special app called eSakshya.
All the evidence goes to the judge.
The judge can look at the evidence on a computer and even let the accused or victim see it, if they have a lawyer.
This helps keep investigations organized and makes sure everything is done properly.
Delhi's home department issued new procedures under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Investigating officers must record video and photo evidence using the eSakshya app.
Details will be linked to the FIR or general diary number.
Uploaded information will be forwarded to the magistrate.
Courts can view the uploads via the CIS application/Sakshya portal.
- Who
- The Delhi home department and investigating officers.
- What
- The Delhi home department issued a notification detailing procedures for investigations under BNS.
- When
- The Delhi home department issued a notification recently.
- Where
- Delhi
- Why
- To define procedures for investigating officers under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
- Governing Body
- Delhi Home Department
- Law in Effect
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
- Evidence Recording Method
- eSakshya mobile application
- Evidence to magistrate
- Yes, automatically forwarded
- Access for Accused/Victim
- Allowed, if represented by an advocate