This gazette notification, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi, mandates that the officer in-charge of a police station must ensure a forensic expert visits the crime scene to collect forensic evidence for offenses punishable by seven years or more. The process must also be videographed using a mobile phone or other electronic device.
Key Changes
Effective from February 28, 2025, for every crime reported to a police station in Delhi that carries a punishment of seven years or more, the police must involve a forensic expert to collect evidence at the crime scene.
The collection of forensic evidence must be videographed using mobile phones or other electronic devices.
This directive is issued under sub-section (3) of Section 176 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023), read with Government of India Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. S.O. 2506(E) dated 28.06.2024.
Impact Analysis
Forensic Experts
Opportunity for professional development and specialization in forensic evidence collection and analysis.
Delhi Police
Need to establish protocols for secure storage and management of video recordings.
Judicial System
Possible increase in the complexity and length of trials due to the presentation and scrutiny of forensic evidence.
Citizens
Potential for faster resolution of cases due to improved evidence collection.
Government (NCT of Delhi)
Monitor the effectiveness of the new procedures and make adjustments as needed.
Key Entities Referenced
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023): The primary legislation that empowers the Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi to issue the notification. Section 176(3) specifically grants the power to direct police officers to involve forensic experts.
Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Notification No. S.O. 2506(E) dated 28.06.2024: A notification from the central government that is read in conjunction with The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to provide the legal basis for the Delhi government's order.
Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi: The issuing authority for this notification, acting on the powers conferred by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Police Station In-charge: The officer responsible for implementing the directive at the local level, ensuring forensic experts are involved in relevant cases and videography is conducted.
Forensic Expert: The professional responsible for visiting crime scenes, collecting forensic evidence, and providing expert analysis.
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HOME POLICE-I/ESTABLISHMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
Delhi, the 28th February, 2025
F. No. 1/6/2024/HP-I/Estt./427 to 435.— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of Section
176 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023) read with Government of India Ministry of
Home Affairs, Notification No. S.O. 2506(E) dated 28.06.2024, the Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi hereby
declares that with effect from 28/02/2025, the officer in-charge of a police station shall, on receipt of every
information relating to the commission of an offence which is made punishable for seven years or more, cause the
forensic expert to visit the crime scene to collect forensic evidence in the offence and also cause videography of the
process on mobile phone or any other electronic device.
In the Name and by Order of
Lieutenant Governor of NCT of Delhi,
RAJIV KUMAR TYAGI, Dy. Secy. (HOME-I)
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