CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 332 in BNSS

CrPC Section 332 corresponds to BNSS Section 371 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 332
New provision371
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 371 — Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court

Drafting note. No change.

(1) If, when the accused appears or is again brought before the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, the Magistrate or Court considers him capable of making his defence, the inquiry or trial shall proceed. (2) If the Magistrate or Court considers the accused to be still incapable of making his defence, the Magistrate or Court shall act according to the provisions of section 367 or section 368, as the case may be, and if the accused is found to be of unsound mind and consequently incapable of making his defence, shall deal with such accused in accordance with the provisions of section 369.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 371

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 332 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 332 is BNSS Section 371 — Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.

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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