CrPC Section 273 in BNSS
CrPC Section 273 corresponds to BNSS Section 308 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 273 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 308 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 308 — Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
Drafting note. The words "through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government" are added.
Except as otherwise expressly provided, all evidence taken in the course of the trial or other proceeding shall be taken in the presence of the accused, or, when his personal attendance is dispensed with, in the presence of his advocate including through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government: Provided that where the evidence of a woman below the age of eighteen years who is alleged to have been subjected to rape or any other sexual offence, is to be recorded, the Court may take appropriate measures to ensure that such woman is not confronte…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 273 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 273 is BNSS Section 308 — Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.
Has the provision changed?
The words "through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government" are added.
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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