CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 276 in BNSS

CrPC Section 276 corresponds to BNSS Section 311 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 276
New provision311
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 311 — Record in trial before Court of Session

Drafting note. No change.

(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf. (2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer. (3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 276 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 276 is BNSS Section 311 — Record in trial before Court of Session.

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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