CRPC §334 → BNSS §373
Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
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334. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.—Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whether he committed the act or not.
373. Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically whether he committed the act or not.
What changedAI-inferred
Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
Old position
CrPC 334 is concerned with Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind. Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind
New position
BNSS 373 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: acquittal on ground of unsoundness not.. Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the
BNSS 373 (acquittal on ground of unsoundness not.) preserves the framework of CrPC 334. BNSS 373 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 373 text: Whenever any person is acquitted upon...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 373 (acquittal on ground of unsoundness not.) preserves the framework of CrPC 334. BNSS 373 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 373 text: Whenever any person is acquitted upon the ground that, at the time at which he is alleged to have committed an offence, he was, by reason of unsoundness of mind, incapable of knowing the nature of the act alleged as constituting the offence, or that it was wrong or contrary to law, the finding shall state specifically...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 334 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 373 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 373 (acquittal on ground of unsoundness not.). 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 §334 → BNSS §373 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/334.
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