BNSS §332
The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character.
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296. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.—(1) The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such person as to the facts contained in his affidavit.
332.
(1) The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita.
(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such person as to the facts contained in his affidavit. Reports of certain Government scientific experts. No formal proof of certain documents. Evidence of formal character on affidavit. Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.
What changedAI-inferred
Evidence of formal character on affidavit.
Old position
CrPC 296 is concerned with Evidence of formal character on affidavit. Evidence of formal character on affidavit
New position
BNSS 332 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character.. The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita
BNSS 332 (The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character.) preserves the framework of CrPC 296. BNSS 332 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 332 text: The...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 332 (The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character.) preserves the framework of CrPC 296. BNSS 332 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 332 text: The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita.(2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused,...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 296 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 332 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 332 (The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character.). 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 §296 → BNSS §332 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/bnss/332.
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