CrPC 247→BNSS 270

CrPC 247 to BNSS 270: Evidence for defence

Section 247 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 270 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 247 →View BNSS Section 270 →

CrPC 247 to BNSS 270 at a Glance

Section 247 CrPC (Evidence for defence) is now Section 270 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 247 to BNSS 270?

From 1 July 2024, Section 247 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 270 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both sections have the same heading, Evidence for defence. Section 270 BNSS refers to Section 266 BNSS where Section 247 CrPC referred to Section 243 CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 247 vs BNSS 270: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section247270
HeadingEvidence for defenceSame
Cross-referencess.243s.266

CrPC 247 and BNSS 270: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 247, CrPC 1973

247. Evidence for defence.—The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 243 shall apply to the case.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 270, BNSS 2023

270. Evidence for defence.—The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence; and the provisions of section 266 shall apply to the case.

When It Applies: CrPC 247 vs BNSS 270

Under CrPC 247
  1. The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence.
  2. The provisions of Section 243 CrPC shall apply to the case.
Under BNSS 270
  1. The accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence.
  2. The provisions of Section 266 BNSS shall apply to the case.

What CrPC 247 to BNSS 270 Means in Practice

Section 270 BNSS speaks of the provisions of Section 266 BNSS applying to the case where Section 247 CrPC spoke of the provisions of Section 243 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 247 to BNSS 270

What is the difference between Section 247 CrPC and Section 270 BNSS?▼

Section 270 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 247 CrPC, except that it refers to Section 266 BNSS where Section 247 CrPC referred to Section 243 CrPC.

Which section does Section 270 BNSS refer to?▼

Section 266 BNSS, headed Evidence for defence. Section 247 CrPC referred to Section 243 CrPC, also headed Evidence for defence.

Is the first part of Section 270 BNSS different from Section 247 CrPC?▼

No. Both read that the accused shall then be called upon to enter upon his defence and produce his evidence.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·