Section 219A of the Criminal Procedure Act is a legal provision that deals with the admissibility of video or audio-recorded evidence in criminal trials in certain circumstances.
The section states that video or audio-recorded evidence obtained through a covert operation by law enforcement agencies or private individuals is admissible in criminal proceedings if it is relevant to the case and its admission would not render the trial unfair.
However, there are strict conditions for the admissibility of such evidence. The court must be satisfied that the probative value of the evidence outweighs any prejudicial effect it may have on the accused. Additionally, the evidence can be admitted only if the conduct of obtaining it was lawful and complied with any relevant regulation or code of practice.
Section 219A aims to strike a balance between the need to gather evidence through covert means and the rights of the accused to a fair trial. It is applicable in countries that have a Criminal Procedure Act with a similar provision.
Section 219A of the Criminal Procedure Act
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