CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 271 in BNSS
CrPC Section 271 corresponds to BNSS Section 306 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 271 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 306 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 306 — Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
Drafting note. No change.
The provisions of this Chapter shall be without prejudice to the power of the Court to issue, under section 319, a commission for the examination, as a witness, of any person confined or detained in a prison; and the provisions of Part B of Chapter XXV shall apply in relation to the examination on commission of any such person in the prison as they apply in relation to the examination on commission of any other person.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 271 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 271 is BNSS Section 306 — Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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