This document is a notification from the Home Department of the Maharashtra State Government, dated November 28, 2025, establishing the "Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Maharashtra Rajya E-Saksh Vyavasthapan Niyam, 2025" (Indian Citizen Security Code, Maharashtra State e-Evidence Management Rules, 2025). These rules, effective from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, pertain to the management of e-evidence under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
Key points:
* **Short Title and Commencement:** The rules are called the "Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Maharashtra Rajya E-Saksh Vyavasthapan Niyam, 2025" and are effective from the date of their publication in the official gazette.
* **Definitions:** The document defines key terms like "CCTNS," "CIS," "E-Swakshari," "High Court," "ICJS," "Investigation Officer," and "Evidence" within the context of the rules, referencing other related acts such as the Information Technology Act, 2000.
* **Evidence Recording:** Every investigating officer is required to record all video and photographic evidence required under sections 105, 173, 176, 180, 185 and 497 of the code using the e-evidence mobile application.
* **Certificate:** The investigation officer must generate a certificate under section 63(4)(c) of the Bharatiya Saksham Adhiniyam, 2023 through the e-evidence mobile application. All certificates will be e-signed.
* **SID Attachment:** Investigation officers must attach the SID to the relevant FIR number/GD number created by CCTNS.
* **Evidence Submission:** Evidence stored in the immutable storage will be deemed to have been sent to the magistrates as required under sections 105 and 185 of the Code.
* **ICJS Access:** Courts can view and manage all evidence related to their jurisdiction on the CIS application/evidence portal on ICJS.
* **Evidence Access:** The court may permit the accused and the victim (if represented by a lawyer) to access the evidence in accordance with the provisions of section 230 of the code.
* **Storage:** After the judicial inquiry is completed, the e-evidence packet will be stored and moved to stored mode.
* **No Restrictions:** Nothing in these rules limits the power of courts to view evidence.
* **Additional Rules:** These rules will be in addition to any other laws or rules in force at that time for the acceptance and management of evidence by courts in accordance with the provisions of the Bharatiya Saksh Adhiniyam, 2023.
* **Implementation difficulties:** The Maharashtra State Government is able to resolve any issues related to the implementation of these rules.
Contact: Dr. Jayant Sarode, Deputy Secretary to the Government.
The document also includes the RNI No. MAHBIL/2009/35527 and printing and publication details.
Key Entities Referenced
भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता, २०२३ (२०२३ चा ४६): The primary law referenced in the regulation, which is the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023).
भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता महाराष्ट्र राज्य इ-साक्ष व्यवस्थापन नियम, २०२५: The name of the regulation being introduced, which pertains to e-evidence management under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in Maharashtra state.
महाराष्ट्र: The state where the regulation is applicable.
माहिती तंत्रज्ञान अधिनियम, २००० (२००० चा २१): Information Technology Act, 2000 is referenced for defining "e-signature" and other related terms.
गृह विभाग: Home Department (Maharashtra), the issuing authority for the notification regarding e-evidence management regulations.