Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 274BNSS 309

Record in summons-cases and inquiries

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Under Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 274 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 309

309. Record in summonscases and inquiries.— (1) In all summons-cases tried before a Magistrate, in all inquiries under sections 164 to 167 (both inclusive), and in all proceedings und er section 491 otherwise than in the course of a trial, the Magistrate shall, as the examination of each witness proceeds, make a memorandum of the substance of the evidence in the language of the Court: Provided that if the Magistrate is unable to make such memorandum himself, he shall, after recording the reason of his inability, cause such memorandum to be made in writing or from his dictation in open Court. (2) Such memorandum shall be signed by the Magistrate and shall form part of the record.

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 274 equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 274 (Record in summons-cases and inquiries) corresponds to Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 274 and BNSS 309?

No change.

How do I cite BNSS 309 in a pleading?

Under Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 274 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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