A YEAR LATER — COLONIAL-ERA LAWS TO NEW CRIMINAL CODES

One year after replacing colonial-era laws with new criminal codes (BNS, BNSS, BSA), India's police are adapting. The 'e-Sakshya' app and CCTNS are enhancing investigations through mandatory audio-video recording and digital evidence. While improving transparency and evidence integrity, challenges persist in court access to digital evidence, forensic infrastructure, and the need for continuous officer feedback.