CrPC 276→BNSS 311

CrPC 276 to BNSS 311: Record in trial before Court of Session

Section 276 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 311 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 276 →View BNSS Section 311 →

CrPC 276 to BNSS 311 at a Glance

Section 276 CrPC (Record in trial before Court of Session) is now Section 311 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 276 to BNSS 311?

Section 311 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 276 CrPC.

CrPC 276 vs BNSS 311: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section276311
HeadingRecord in trial before Court of SessionSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 276 and BNSS 311: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 276, CrPC 1973

276. Record in trial before Court of Session.—(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf. (2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer. (3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 311, BNSS 2023

311. Record in trial before Court of Session.—(1) In all trials before a Court of Session, the evidence of each witness shall, as his examination proceeds, be taken down in writing either by the presiding Judge himself or by his dictation in open Court, or under his direction and superintendence, by an officer of the Court appointed by him in this behalf. (2) Such evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, but the presiding Judge may, in his discretion, take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of such evidence in the form of question and answer. (3) The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.

When It Applies: CrPC 276 vs BNSS 311

Under CrPC 276
  1. The evidence of each witness shall be taken down in writing as the examination proceeds.
  2. It is taken down by the presiding Judge, by the presiding Judge's dictation in open Court, or under the presiding Judge's direction and superintendence by an officer of the Court appointed for that purpose.
  3. The evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, and the presiding Judge may take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of the evidence in the form of question and answer.
  4. The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.
Under BNSS 311
  1. The evidence of each witness shall be taken down in writing as the examination proceeds.
  2. It is taken down by the presiding Judge, by the presiding Judge's dictation in open Court, or under the presiding Judge's direction and superintendence by an officer of the Court appointed for that purpose.
  3. The evidence shall ordinarily be taken down in the form of a narrative, and the presiding Judge may take down, or cause to be taken down, any part of the evidence in the form of question and answer.
  4. The evidence so taken down shall be signed by the presiding Judge and shall form part of the record.

Time Limits: CrPC 276 to BNSS 311

Under CrPC 276
  • The evidence is taken down as the examination of each witness proceeds.Act text: “as his examination proceeds”
Under BNSS 311
  • The evidence is taken down as the examination of each witness proceeds.Act text: “as his examination proceeds”

What CrPC 276 to BNSS 311 Means in Practice

Evidence in a trial before a Court of Session is taken down under Section 311 BNSS in the words of Section 276 CrPC, and is signed by the presiding Judge.

FAQs: CrPC 276 to BNSS 311

Where is Section 276 CrPC found in the BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 276(1) CrPC in Section 311(1) BNSS, Section 276(2) CrPC in Section 311(2) BNSS and Section 276(3) CrPC in Section 311(3) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 311 BNSS different from Section 276 CrPC?▼

No. Section 311 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 276 CrPC.

Who signs the evidence under Section 311(3) BNSS?▼

The presiding Judge signs the evidence, as under Section 276(3) CrPC.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·