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On 21-1-2026, the Government of Maharashtra notified the Maharashtra Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026<\/span>, introducing technological reform into the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n

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    These Rules are formulated under the Section 2(1) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023<\/span> (‘BNSS’) aiming to regulate the use of audio-video electronic means in judicial and policing processes across Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Under Rule 3<\/span> term “audio-video electronic means” refers to recordings from:<\/p>\n

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      Mobile phones\/tablets of authorized police officers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      CCTV cameras (Govt., semi-govt., private) within or outside Maharashtra.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Digital equipment like cameras, body-worn cameras, tablets, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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      Officers assigned to e-Shakshya, e-Summons, Nyayshruti, Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (‘CCTNS’), or Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (‘ICJS’)<\/span> are recognized as authorized users.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      These audio-video electronic means will be permitted for the following:<\/p>\n

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        Video conferencing for court proceedings (witness examination, bail hearings, recording of statements).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Identification of accused or suspects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Documentation of search and seizure operations.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Collection, preservation, and transmission of electronic evidence.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Communication between courts, police stations, and forensic labs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n

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        The security and encryption standards specified under the Information Technology Act, 2000 will govern all audio-video electronic means, ensuring end-to-end encryption and secure storage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        All recordings will be preserved in a secure repository for the period defined under BNSS<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        Under Rule 6<\/span>, the use of ‘audio-video electronic means’ will be supervised by an authorized officer, who will verify participant identities before proceedings begin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        A complete record of each session will be maintained, and copies of recordings sent to the concerned Magistrate within the period specified under BNSS<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

        Gov of Maharashtra notified Maharashtra Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules, 2026 to integrate technology, secure evidence, and streamline judicial processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67525,"featured_media":373850,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1193],"tags":[97570,97566,68319,97568,97567,4981,67430,46128,73847,97569],"class_list":["post-373849","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legislationupdates","category-notifications","tag-audio-video","tag-audio-video-electronic-means-rules","tag-bnss-2023","tag-courtroom-proceedings","tag-criminal-justice-reform","tag-criminal-justice-system","tag-digital-evidence","tag-encryption","tag-judicial-oversight","tag-law-and-technology-integration"],"yoast_head":"\nMaharashtra Audio-Video Electronic Means Rules 2026 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