CRPC §314 → BNSS §352
Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
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314. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.—(1) Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the close of his evidence, address concise oral arguments, and may, before he concludes the oral arguments, if any, submit a memorandum to the Court setting forth concisely and under distinct headings, the arguments in support of his case and every such memorandum shall form part of the record.
(2) A copy of every such memorandum shall be simultaneously furnished to the opposite party.
(3) No adjournment of the proceedings shall be granted for the purpose of filing the written arguments unless the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, considers it necessary to grant such adjournment.
(4) The Court may, if it is of opinion that the oral arguments are not concise or relevant, regulate such arguments.
352.
(1) Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the close of his evidence, address concise oral arguments, and may, before he concludes the oral arguments, if any, submit a memorandum to the Court setting forth concisely and under distinct headings, the arguments in support of his case and every such memorandum shall form part of the record.
(2) A copy of every such memorandum shall be simultaneously furnished to the opposite party.
(3) No adjournment of the proceedings shall be granted for the purpose of filing the written arguments unless the Court, for reasons to be recorded in writing, considers it necessary to grant such adjournment.
(4) The Court may, if it is of opinion that the oral arguments are not concise or relevant, regulate such arguments.
What changedAI-inferred
Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.
Old position
CrPC 314 is concerned with Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments. Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
New position
BNSS 352 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Oral memorandum. Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the close of his evidence, address concise oral arguments, and may, before he concludes the oral arguments, if any, submit a memorandum to the Court setting forth concisely and under
BNSS 352 (Oral memorandum) preserves the framework of CrPC 314. BNSS 352 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 352 text: Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 352 (Oral memorandum) preserves the framework of CrPC 314. BNSS 352 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 352 text: Any party to a proceeding may, as soon as may be, after the close of his evidence, address concise oral arguments, and may, before he concludes the oral arguments, if any, submit a memorandum to the Court setting forth concisely and under distinct headings, the arguments in support of his case and every such...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 314 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 352 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 352 (Oral memorandum). 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 §314 → BNSS §352 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/314.
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