CRPC §276 → BNSS §311
Record in trial before Court of Session
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276. Record in trial before Court of Session.—(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf. 3[(2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.]
(3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record. 1. Proviso ins. by Act 13 of 2013, s. 20 (w.e.f. 3-2-2013). 2. Ins. by Act 5 of 2009, s. 20 (w.e.f. 31-12-2009) 3. Subs. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 20, for sub-section
(2) (w.e.f. 18-12-1978).
311.
(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf.
(2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer.
(3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.
What changedAI-inferred
Record in trial before Court of Session.
Old position
CrPC 276 is concerned with Record in trial before Court of Session. Record in trial before Court of Session
New position
BNSS 311 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: before Court of Session.. In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and
BNSS 311 (before Court of Session.) preserves the framework of CrPC 276. BNSS 311 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 311 text: In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 311 (before Court of Session.) preserves the framework of CrPC 276. BNSS 311 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 311 text: In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf.(2) Such...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 276 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 311 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 311 (before Court of Session.). 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 §276 → BNSS §311 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/276.
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