CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 311A in BNSS: Section 349
Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting
CrPC
311A
BNSS
349
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 311A dealt with "Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 349 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 311A?
- CrPC Section 311A (Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting) corresponds to Section 349 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 308 → BNSS 345 · Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
- CrPC 309 → BNSS 346 · Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
- CrPC 310 → BNSS 347 · Local inspection
- CrPC 311 → BNSS 348 · Power to summon material witness or examine person present
- CrPC 312 → BNSS 350 · Expenses of complainants and witnesses
- CrPC 313 → BNSS 351 · Power to examine the accused
- CrPC 314 → BNSS 352 · Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments
- CrPC 315 → BNSS 353 · Accused person to be competent witness