Allahabad High Court Urges Mandatory Audio-Video Recording of Witness Statements in UP
The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police to consider making audio-video recording of witness statements mandatory in all criminal investigations. This follows concerns that optional recording under Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been misused, with some officers avoiding recordings to prevent allegations of statement fabrication. The court highlighted existing DGP circulars mandating such recordings for rape victims but allowing optional use otherwise, urging broader implementation to enhance transparency and fairness.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (54/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: zeenews, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 18 Sept, 02:23 am. Other outlets followed.