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May a criminal court examine a witness by video conference under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha…

Section 530 permits witness examination by audio-video electronic means. Section 308 governs presence when evidence is taken, including the advocate's presence if the…

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May a criminal court examine a witness by video conference under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 530 permits witness examination by audio-video electronic means. Section 308 governs presence when evidence is taken, including the advocate's presence if the accused's personal attendance has been dispensed with.

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Option A

Electronic examination is permissible subject to the rules governing the proceeding.

Option B

The statute expressly permits audio-video means.

Option C

The accused has no unilateral right to select the mode.

Option D

The witness cannot unilaterally determine court procedure.

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