CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 315 in BNSS: Section 353
Accused person to be competent witness
CrPC
315
BNSS
353
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 315 dealt with "Accused person to be competent witness". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 353 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 315?
- CrPC Section 315 (Accused person to be competent witness) corresponds to Section 353 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 311A → BNSS 349 · Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting
- 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 316 → BNSS 354 · No influence to be used to induce disclosure
- CrPC 317 → BNSS 355 · Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases
- CrPC 318 → BNSS 357 · Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings
- CrPC 319 → BNSS 358 · Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence