Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 270

BNSS 270: earlier CrPC 247

Section 270 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 247 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 270 deals with evidence for defence. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

BNSS 270 was CrPC 247.

Evidence for defence.

Carried over
87% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XIX
s. 247
Evidence for defence
The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 243 shall apply to the case. C.—Conclusion of trial
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XX
s. 270
Evidence for defence.
The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 247 · Evidence for defence
BNSS 269 · Procedure where accused is not discharged.BNSS 271 · Acquittal or conviction.

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