Plain-English Summary — Not Verbatim Statutory Text
A genuinely new, technology-forward provision: all trials, inquiries and proceedings under BNSS — including hearings and service of summons — may be conducted via electronic means, including audio-video (video conferencing).
- Covers the full range from summons service to actual hearings, not just witness testimony — a broad modernisation of how the system can operate.
You may not always need to travel to physically attend every stage of a case in person — ask your lawyer whether a given hearing can be conducted electronically under this provision, which can meaningfully cut cost and time.
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