CRPC §280 → BNSS §315

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checked
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Old law
CRPC §280
Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

280. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.—When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.

New law
BNSS §315
Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.

315. When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.

What changedAI-inferred

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.

Old position

CrPC 280 is concerned with Remarks respecting demeanour of witness. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness

New position

BNSS 315 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.. When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination

BNSS 315 (Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.) preserves the framework of CrPC 280. BNSS 315 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 315 text: When a presiding Judge or Magistrate...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 315 (Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.) preserves the framework of CrPC 280. BNSS 315 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 315 text: When a presiding Judge or Magistrate has recorded the evidence of a witness, he shall also record such remarks (if any) as he thinks material respecting the demeanour of such witness whilst under examination.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 280 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 315 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 315 (Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §280 → BNSS §315 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/crpc/280.

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