CrPC Section 231 in BNSS
CrPC Section 231 corresponds to BNSS Section 254 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 231 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 254 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 254 — Evidence for prosecution
Drafting note. Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. (2) The deposition of evidence of any public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means. (3) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 231 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 231 is BNSS Section 254 — Evidence for prosecution.
Has the provision changed?
Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
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