Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 280

CrPC 280 in BNSS: Section 315

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

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
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