Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 247

CrPC 247 in BNSS: Section 270

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

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 247 is now BNSS 270.

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 sectionsBNSS 270 · Evidence for defence.
CrPC 246 · Procedure where accused is not dischargedCrPC 248 · Acquittal or conviction

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