BNSS §310
warrant-cases.
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275. Record in warrant-cases.—(1) In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the Magistrate himself or by his dictation in open Court or, where he is unable to do so owing to a physical or other incapacity, under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf: 2[Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may also be recorded by audio-video electronic means in the presence of the advocate of the person accused of the offence.]
(2) Where the Magistrate causes the evidence to be taken down, he shall record a certificate that the evidence could not be taken down by himself for the reasons referred to in sub-section (1).
(3) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative; but the Magistrate may, in his discretion take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.
(4) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.
310.
(1) In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the Magistrate himself or by his dictation in open Court or, where he is unable to do so owing to a physical or other incapacity, under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may also be recorded by audio-video electronic means in the presence of the advocate of the person accused of the offence.
(2) Where the Magistrate causes the evidence to be taken down, he shall record a certificate that the evidence could not be taken down by himself for the reasons referred to in sub-section (1).
(3) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative; but the Magistrate may, in his discretion take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.
(4) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.
What changedAI-inferred
Record in warrant-cases.
Old position
CrPC 275 is concerned with Record in warrant-cases. Record in warrant-cases
New position
BNSS 310 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: warrant-cases.. In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the Magistrate himself or by his dictation in open Court or, where he is unable to do so
BNSS 310 (warrant-cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 275. BNSS 310 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 310 text: In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 310 (warrant-cases.) preserves the framework of CrPC 275. BNSS 310 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 310 text: In all warrant-cases tried before a Magistrate, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the Magistrate himself or by his dictation in open Court or, where he is unable to do so owing to a physical or other incapacity, under his direction and superintendence,...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 275 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 310 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNSS 310 (warrant-cases.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, CRPC §275 → BNSS §310 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bnss/310.
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