BSA's Push For Digital Evidence May Expedite Trials But Risks Sacrificing Justice

Here's why Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam's approach might expedite trials but risks sacrificing justice

The BSA has changed the definition of 'Document' and 'Evidence' to include electronic evidence as primary evidence. (Image source: Canva)

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 (BSA) is one of the three new criminal laws that came into force on July 1. The BSA replaces the Indian Evidence Act of 1872. One of the most significant changes made under the BSA is the admissibility of "electronic and digital records" as primary evidence.  Senior Advocate Abha Singh told ABP Live that BSA's modernisation of evidence rules is a welcome step towards a justice system equipped for the digital age but the law lacks safeguards against