BNSS Section 530-Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode

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.

[Section 530 of the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) is a brand-new provision. It had no corresponding section in The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973]