CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 291A in BNSS
CrPC Section 291A corresponds to BNSS Section 327 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 291A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 327 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 327 — Identification report of Magistrate
Drafting note. BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
(1) Any document purporting to be a report of identification under the hand of an Executive Magistrate in respect of a person or property may be used as evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita, although such Magistrate is not called as a witness: Provided that where such report contains a statement of any suspect or witness to which the provisions of section 19, section 26, section 27, section 158 or section 160 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, apply, such statement shall not be used under this sub-section except in accordance with the provisions of those…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 291A in BNSS?
CrPC Section 291A is BNSS Section 327 — Identification report of Magistrate.
Has the provision changed?
BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
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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