CRPC §231 → BNSS §254
Evidence for prosecution
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231. Evidence for prosecution.—(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution.
(2) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.
254.
(1) On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means.
(2) The deposition of evidence of any public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
(3) The Judge may, in his discretion, permit the cross-examination of any witness to be deferred until any other witness or witnesses have been examined or recall any witness for further cross-examination.
What changedAI-inferred
Evidence for prosecution.
Old position
CrPC 231 is concerned with Evidence for prosecution. Evidence for prosecution
New position
BNSS 254 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all.. On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means
BNSS 254 (On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all.) preserves the framework of CrPC 231. BNSS 254 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 254 text: On the date so...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 254 (On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all.) preserves the framework of CrPC 231. BNSS 254 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 254 text: On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution: Provided that evidence of a witness under this sub-section may be recorded by audio-video electronic means.(2) The deposition of evidence of any public servant may be taken through audio-video...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 231 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 254 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 254 (On the date so fixed, the Judge shall proceed to take all.). 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 §231 → BNSS §254 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/231.
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