CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 317 in BNSS: Section 355
Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases
CrPC
317
BNSS
355
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 317 dealt with "Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 355 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 317?
- CrPC Section 317 (Provision for inquiries and trial being held in absence of accused in certain cases) corresponds to Section 355 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 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
- CrPC 316 → BNSS 354 · No influence to be used to induce disclosure
- 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
- CrPC 320 → BNSS 359 · Compounding of offences
- CrPC 321 → BNSS 360 · Withdrawal from prosecution