CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 274 in BNSS

CrPC Section 274 corresponds to BNSS Section 309 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 274
New provision309
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 309 — Record in summons-cases and inquiries

Drafting note. No change.

(1) In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 164 to 167 (both inclusive), and in all proceedings under section 491 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court: Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall, after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in writing or from his dictation in open Court. (2) Such memorandum shall be signed by the Mag

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 274 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 274 is BNSS Section 309 — Record in summons-cases and inquiries.

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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