The Code of Criminal Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2021, is a legislative update to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, specifically applicable within the state of Karnataka. Its primary purpose is to modernize the judicial process by permitting the recording of witness testimony through audio-video electronic means. This amendment ensures that the accused's advocate is present during such digital recording sessions, maintaining the integrity of the legal process. For the ordinary citizen, this means court proceedings can become more efficient and accessible, reducing the need for physical presence in certain circumstances while upholding the right to legal representation.
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Chronological legislative evolution of The Code of Criminal Procedure (Karnataka Amendment) Act, 2021 across statutory gazettes and amending Acts.