CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 281 in BNSS: Section 316
Record of examination of accused
CrPC
281
BNSS
316
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 281 dealt with "Record of examination of accused". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 316 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 281?
- CrPC Section 281 (Record of examination of accused) corresponds to Section 316 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 277 → BNSS 312 · Language of record of evidence
- CrPC 278 → BNSS 313 · Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- CrPC 279 → BNSS 314 · Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
- CrPC 280 → BNSS 315 · Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- CrPC 282 → BNSS 317 · Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- CrPC 283 → BNSS 318 · Record in High Court
- CrPC 284 → BNSS 319 · When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
- CrPC 285 → BNSS 320 · Commission to whom to be issued