Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 315

BNSS 315: earlier CrPC 280

Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 280 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 315 deals with remarks respecting demeanour of witness. 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 315 was CrPC 280.

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXIII
s. 280
Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXV
s. 315
Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 280 · Remarks respecting demeanour of witn…
BNSS 314 · Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate.BNSS 316 · Record of examination of accused.

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