The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) places emphasis on the use of technology to ensure the authenticity of evidence. This is pa…

Question

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) places emphasis on the use of technology to ensure the authenticity of evidence. This is particularly relevant for:

1. A. Physical exhibits from crime scenes.
2. B. Hand-written diaries.
3. C. Digital and electronic evidence. (Correct answer)
4. D. Oral confessions.

Correct Answer

Option C — Digital and electronic evidence.

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Digital and electronic evidence..

Key Points

• The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (which replaces the Indian Evidence Act, 1872) modernises the law specifically around digital and electronic evidence, tightening rules on authenticity, admissibility and technology-based verification.
• Physical exhibits, handwritten diaries and oral confessions were already covered by the older framework — the technology emphasis is precisely for electronic records, which is why option C fits.