Section 530: Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode

Corresponding CrPC provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

Questions on this section

4 questions in 11 of our papers cite Section 530. Try these from the free papers:

1. 1. Assertion (A): Section 530 of the BNSS, which permits trials, inquiries and proceedings to be held in electronic mode, does not authorise service of a notice under Section 35 BNSS by electronic communication. Reason (R): The BNSS provides for use of electronic communication by the investigating agency only in specific provisions such as Sections 94 and 193, and its omission from Section 35 reflects the legislative intent.

   A.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AB.A is false but R is trueC.A is true but R is falseD.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
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2. 2. Assertion (A): Under the BNSS, the examination of witnesses and the recording of evidence in an inquiry or trial may be held by use of audio-video electronic means. Reason (R): Section 530 of the BNSS provides that all trials, inquiries and proceedings under the Sanhita, including the examination of the complainant and witnesses and the recording of evidence, may be held in electronic mode. Choose the correct option.

   A.A is true but R is falseB.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of AC.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of AD.A is false but R is true
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