Plea Challenges Delhi Govt's Decision To Include 'Suspect' Column In Chargesheet, High Court Directs Principal Secy To Decide

The Delhi High Court has directed the Principal Secretary to clarify the addition of a "suspect" column in charge sheets filed under the new Bharat Nagar Special Security (BNSS) Act. The petitioners argued that the inclusion of this column violates principles of criminal law, which distinguish between accused and witnesses. The court asked the government to explain the reasoning behind the introduction of this column and its legal justification. This raises questions about the fairness and clarity of criminal procedures under the BNSS Act.