Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 349
Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc
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BNSS Section 349 deals with power of magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc and replaces CrPC 311A.
Bare act text — BNSS 349
349. Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc.
If a Magistrate of the first class is satisfied that, for the purposes of any investigation or proceeding under this Sanhita, it is expedient to direct any person, including an accused person, to give specimen signatures or finger impressions or handwriting or voice sample, he may make an order to that effect and in that case the person to whom the order relates shall be produced or shall attend at the time and place specified in such order and shall give his specimen signatures or finger impressions or handwriting or voice sample: Provided that no order shall be made under this section unless the person has at some time been arrested in connection with such investigation or proceeding: Provided further that the Magistrate may, for the reasons to be recorded in writing, order any person to give such specimen or sample without him being arrested.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 311A → BNSS 349: The words "or finger impressions" and "or voice sample" are added.
- CrPC 311A → BNSS 349: One new proviso added which provides that the Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, order any person to give such a specimen or sample without him being arrested.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 349 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 349 (Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting, etc) replaces Section 311A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 311A is now BNSS 349.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 344 — Power to direct tender of pardon
- BNSS 345 — Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
- BNSS 346 — Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
- BNSS 347 — Local inspection
- BNSS 348 — Power to summon material witness, or examine person present
- BNSS 350 — Expenses of complainants and witnesses
- BNSS 351 — Power to examine accused
- BNSS 352 — Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
- BNSS 353 — Accused person to be competent witness
- BNSS 354 — No influence to be used to induce disclosure