Section 254 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with evidence for prosecution. Under the old law this was Section 231 of the CrPC.
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Section 254 BNSS - Evidence for prosecution
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 254 - Evidence for prosecution
- Old provision
- Section 231 CrPC
Old law → Section 254 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 231 CrPC | Newly added | Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio - video electronic means. Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio - video electronic means. |
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