CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 305 in BNSS: Section 342
Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
CrPC
305
BNSS
342
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 305 dealt with "Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 342 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 305?
- CrPC Section 305 (Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused) corresponds to Section 342 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 301 → BNSS 338 · Appearance by Public Prosecutors
- CrPC 302 → BNSS 339 · Permission to conduct prosecution
- CrPC 303 → BNSS 340 · Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended
- CrPC 304 → BNSS 341 · Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases
- CrPC 306 → BNSS 343 · Tender of pardon to accomplice
- CrPC 307 → BNSS 344 · Power to direct tender of pardon
- CrPC 308 → BNSS 345 · Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
- CrPC 309 → BNSS 346 · Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings