CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 277 in BNSS
CrPC Section 277 corresponds to BNSS Section 312 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 277 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 312 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 312 — Language of record of evidence
Drafting note. No change.
In every case where evidence is taken down under section 310 or section 311,--- (a) if the witness gives evidence in the language of the Court, it shall be taken down in that language; (b) if he gives evidence in any other language, it may, if practicable, be taken down in that language, and if it is not practicable to do so, a true translation of the evidence in the language of the Court shall be prepared as the examination of the witness proceeds, signed by the Magistrate or presiding Judge, and shall form part of the record; (c) where under clause (b) evidence is taken down in a language ot…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 277 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 277 is BNSS Section 312 — Language of record of evidence.
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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