CrPC 278→BNSS 313

CrPC 278 to BNSS 313: Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed

Section 278 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 313 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 278 →View BNSS Section 313 →

CrPC 278 to BNSS 313 at a Glance

Section 278 CrPC (Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed) is now Section 313 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 278 to BNSS 313?

Section 278 CrPC is found in Section 313 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same, and Section 313(2) BNSS and Section 313(3) BNSS read as Section 278(2) CrPC and Section 278(3) CrPC do. Section 313(1) BNSS refers to Section 310 BNSS and Section 311 BNSS where Section 278(1) CrPC referred to Section 275 CrPC and Section 276 CrPC, and reads advocate where Section 278(1) CrPC read pleader.

CrPC 278 vs BNSS 313: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section278313
HeadingProcedure in regard to such evidence when completedSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.275s.310

CrPC 278 and BNSS 313: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 278, CrPC 1973

278. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.—(1) As the evidence of each witness taken under section 275 or section 276 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader, and shall, if necessary, be corrected. (2) If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence when the same is read over to him, the Magistrate or presiding Judge may, instead of correcting the evidence, make a memorandum thereon of the objection made to it by the witness and shall add such remarks as he thinks necessary. (3) If the record of the evidence is in a language different from that in which it has been given and the witness does not understand that language, the record shall be interpreted to him in the language in which it was given, or in a language which he understands.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 313, BNSS 2023

313. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.—(1) As the evidence of each witness taken under section 310 or section 311 is completed, it shall be read over to him in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his advocate, if he appears by an advocate, and shall, if necessary, be corrected. (2) If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence when the same is read over to him, the Magistrate or presiding Judge may, instead of correcting the evidence, make a memorandum thereon of the objection made to it by the witness and shall add such remarks as he thinks necessary. (3) If the record of the evidence is in a language different from that in which it has been given and the witness does not understand that language, the record shall be interpreted to him in the language in which it was given, or in a language which he understands.

When It Applies: CrPC 278 vs BNSS 313

Under CrPC 278
  1. The evidence of each witness taken under Section 275 CrPC or Section 276 CrPC is read over to the witness as it is completed.
  2. It is read over in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his pleader, if he appears by pleader.
  3. If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence, the Magistrate or presiding Judge may make a memorandum of the objection instead of correcting the evidence.
  4. If the record is in a language different from that in which the evidence was given and the witness does not understand that language, the record shall be interpreted to the witness.
Under BNSS 313
  1. The evidence of each witness taken under Section 310 BNSS or Section 311 BNSS is read over to the witness as it is completed.
  2. It is read over in the presence of the accused, if in attendance, or of his advocate, if he appears by an advocate.
  3. If the witness denies the correctness of any part of the evidence, the Magistrate or presiding Judge may make a memorandum of the objection instead of correcting the evidence.
  4. If the record is in a language different from that in which the evidence was given and the witness does not understand that language, the record shall be interpreted to the witness.

What CrPC 278 to BNSS 313 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks to Section 313 BNSS for the provision that Section 278 CrPC contained.

FAQs: CrPC 278 to BNSS 313

Which cross-references differ between Section 278 CrPC and Section 313 BNSS?▼

Section 313(1) BNSS refers to Section 310 BNSS and Section 311 BNSS where Section 278(1) CrPC referred to Section 275 CrPC and Section 276 CrPC.

Which word differs between Section 278 CrPC and Section 313 BNSS?▼

Section 313(1) BNSS reads advocate where Section 278(1) CrPC read pleader.

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 ·