Date : 22.07.2025



Title :  The Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025

Notification No : 36/Rules/DHC


On 04th July 2025 the High Court of Delhi has made a rule for the Electronic Evidence and Video Conferencing Rules, 2025

Chapter II

General Principles-1

Rule 4

Implementation of Video Conferencing under BNSS provisions


4.1 Electronic Hearings (BNSS Section 530)



All trials, inquiries, and proceedings may be conducted by use of electronic communication or use of audio-video electronic means, including:

  • Examination of complainants and witnesses

  • Collection and preservation of evidence

  • Recording of evidence

  • Appellate and other judicial proceedings

4.2. Appearance via Video Conferencing (BNSS Sections 154, 355)

Persons required to appear before the court may do so via video conferencing, including cases where the accused is absent.

4.3. Accused in Judicial Custody (BNSS Section 187)

Accused persons may be presented before the court via video conferencing, except for the first appearance, which requires physical presence.

4.4. Framing of Charges (BNSS Section 251)

Charges may be read and explained to the accused through video conferencing, with their plea recorded electronically.

4.5. Evidence of Witnesses (BNSS Sections 254, 265, 266, 310, 356)

Witness testimonies and depositions may be recorded via audio-video means in designated locations.

4.6. Deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servants (BNSS Section 254)

Testimonies of public servants may be recorded electronically to expedite legal proceedings.

4.7. Discharge of Accused (BNSS Section 262)

Courts may examine the accused via electronic means before granting discharge.

4.8. Examination of Accused in Custody (BNSS Section 316)

Accused persons in custody may be examined electronically, with signature verification required within 72 hours.

4.9. Evidence from Public Servants, Experts and police officers (BNSS Section 336)

Public officials, forensic experts, and police officers may provide evidence via video conferencing.

4.10. Judgment Pronouncement (BNSS Section 392)

Accused persons in custody may hear their judgment via video conferencing.

4.11. Presence of Accused during Evidence Recording (BNSS Section 308)

Accused persons shall be present, either physically or via video conferencing, during the recording of evidence.




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