Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 296BNSS 332

Evidence of formal character on affidavit

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Under Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 296 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 332

332. Evidence of formal character on affidavit.—(1) The evidence of any person whose evidence is of a formal character may be given by affidavit and may, subject to all just exceptions, be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita. (2) The Court may, if it thinks fit, and shall, on the application of the prosecution or the accused, summon and examine any such person as to the facts contained in his affidavit.

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 296 equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 296 (Evidence of formal character on affidavit) corresponds to Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 296 and BNSS 332?

No change.

How do I cite BNSS 332 in a pleading?

Under Section 332 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 296 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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