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Introduction:  With the introduction of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 , India’s criminal justice process underwent a major modernization. One of the most significant updates is the replacement of Section 164 of the CrPC by Section 183 of the BNSS , which deals with the recording of confessions and statements before a Magistrate . This change brings digital transparency, accountability, and protection of individual rights into the process of confession recording. “Technology must aid transparency, not threaten liberty.” — Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, CJI Background: What Was Section 164 of the CrPC? Under the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 , Section 164 CrPC governed how a Judicial Magistrate records a confession or statement during investigation. Key Points Under CrPC 164: Confessions must be voluntary , not forced. The Magistrate must inform the accused that they are not bound to confess . Such a confession, if recorded p...

The cases of false FIR are rising day by day. There are many women-centric laws which favour women. These laws are made for the benefit of women but these laws are the most vulnerable in the cases of false FIR. Recently, we are coming across many news where the woman has filed false dowry cases, domestic violence cases or rape cases . In these types of cases, the statement of women is of great importance. Many women use these provisions for their selfish motives. Sometimes, the motive is to take revenge or to take money from the other person. Although the cases of false FIRs are rising, there are multiple remedies available under the law against these false FIRs. Let's discuss these remedies. Remedies against false FIR As soon as the person knows the false FIR , he should approach the High Court or the Sessions Court for anticipatory bail. This bail converted the non–bailable offence into a bailable offence. The person can get bail after being arrested by giving the bail amount to...