CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 299 in BNSS: Section 335
Record of evidence in absence of accused
CrPC
299
BNSS
335
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 299 dealt with "Record of evidence in absence of accused". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 335 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 299?
- CrPC Section 299 (Record of evidence in absence of accused) corresponds to Section 335 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 295 → BNSS 331 · Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants
- CrPC 296 → BNSS 332 · Evidence of formal character on affidavit
- CrPC 297 → BNSS 333 · Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
- CrPC 298 → BNSS 334 · Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
- CrPC 300 → BNSS 337 · Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence
- CrPC 301 → BNSS 338 · Appearance by Public Prosecutors
- CrPC 302 → BNSS 339 · Permission to conduct prosecution