CRPC §247 → BNSS §270

Evidence for defence. C.–Conclusion of trial

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Old law
CRPC §247
Evidence for defence. C.–Conclusion of trial

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

New law
BNSS §270
defence.

270. 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. C.—Conclusion of trial

What changedAI-inferred

Evidence for defence.

Old position

CrPC 247 is concerned with Evidence for defence. C.–Conclusion of trial. Evidence for defence

New position

BNSS 270 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: 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

BNSS 270 (defence.) preserves the framework of CrPC 247. BNSS 270 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 270 text: The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 270 (defence.) preserves the framework of CrPC 247. BNSS 270 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 270 text: 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. C.—Conclusion of trial

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 247 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 270 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 270 (defence.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §247 → BNSS §270 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/247.

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