Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XXXIX: Miscellaneous
Section 530: Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode
In plain words
All trials, inquiries and proceedings under this Sanhita, including issuing and serving summons and warrants, examining complainants and witnesses, recording evidence and appeals, may be held electronically, by electronic communication or audio-video means.
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Official text
All trials, inquires and proceedings under this Sanhita, including—-
(i) issuance, service and execution of summons and warrant;
(ii) examination of complainant and witnesses;
(iii) recording of evidence in inquiries and trials; and
(iv) all appellate proceedings or any other proceeding,
may be held in electronic mode, by use of electronic communication or use of audio-video electronic means.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 12 September 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
Supreme Court judgments citing the section 530
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Satender Kumar Antil v. Central Bureau of Investigation & Anr.
Issue arose as to whether the usage of electronic communication can also be extended to the procedure governing the service of a notice, contemplated u/s.35 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- Benetton India Private Limited v. State NCT of Delhi