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SLP(Crl.)No.2302 of 2017 :

(1) One of the questions which arose in the course of consideration of the matter was whether videography of the scene of crime or scene of recovery during investigation should be necessary to inspire confidence in the evidence collected.

(2) In Order dated 25th April, 2017 statement of Mr. A.N.S. Nadkarni, learned Additional Solicitor General is recorded to the effect that videography will help the investigation and Signature Not Verified D Mi Agi Hta Awll By Is Raig Sn Ie Nsd G b Hy being successfully used in other countries. He referred Date: 2018.01.31

15:58:22 IST Reason:

to the perceived benefits of “Body-Worn Cameras” in the United States of America and the United Kingdom. Body-worn cameras act as deterrent against anti-social behaviour and is also a tool to collect the evidence. It was submitted that new technological device for collection of evidence are order of the day. He also referred to the Field Officers' Handbook by the Narcotics Control Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Reference was also made to Section 54-A of the Cr.P.C. providing for videography of the identification process and proviso to Section 164(1) Cr.P