CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 313 in BNSS

CrPC Section 313 corresponds to BNSS Section 351 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 313
New provision351
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 351 — Power to examine the accused

Drafting note. No change.

(1) In every inquiry or trial, for the purpose of enabling the accused personally to explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence against him, the Court---- (a) may at any stage, without previously warning the accused put such questions to him as the Court considers necessary; (b) shall, after the witnesses for the prosecution have been examined and before he is called on for his defence, question him generally on the case: Provided that in a summons case, where the Court has dispensed with the personal attendance of the accused, it may also dispense with his examination under clause (b

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 313 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 313 is BNSS Section 351 — Power to examine the accused.

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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