CrPC Section 69 in BNSS
CrPC Section 69 corresponds to BNSS Section 71 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 69 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 71 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 71 — Service of summons on witness by post
Drafting note. The words "by electronic communication or" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (2) words "or on the proof of delivery of summons under sub-section (3) of section 70 by electronic communication to the satisfaction of the Court," are added.
(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding sections of this Chapter, a Court issuing a summons to a witness may, in addition to and simultaneously with the issue of such summons, direct a copy of the summons to be served by electronic communication or by registered post addressed to the witness at the place where he ordinarily resides or carries on business or personally works for gain. (2) When an acknowledgement purporting to be signed by the witness or an endorsement purporting to be made by a postal employee that the witness refused to take delivery of the summons has been rec…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 69 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 69 is BNSS Section 71 — Service of summons on witness by post.
Has the provision changed?
The words "by electronic communication or" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (2) words "or on the proof of delivery of summons under sub-section (3) of section 70 by electronic communication to the satisfaction of the Court," are added.
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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