CrPC Section 329 in BNSS
CrPC Section 329 corresponds to BNSS Section 368 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 329 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 368 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 368 — Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court
Drafting note. Nearest medical college is now specified as Government medical college. "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".
(1) If at the trial of any person before a Magistrate or Court of Session, it appears to the Magistrate or Court that such person is of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall, in the first instance, try the fact of such unsoundness of mind and incapacity, and if the Magistrate or Court, after considering such medical and other evidence as may be produced before him or it, is satisfied of the fact, he or it shall record a finding to that effect and shall postpone further proceedings in the case. (2) If during trial, the Magistrate or Court o…
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What is CrPC 329 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 329 is BNSS Section 368 — Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.
Has the provision changed?
Nearest medical college is now specified as Government medical college. "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".
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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