How Does Section 183 Of Bnss Affect You? | New Rules For Recording Confession And Statement Explained
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...