Section 279 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with non-appearance or death of Complainant. Under the old law this was Section 256 of the CrPC.
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Section 279 BNSS - Non-appearance or death of Complainant
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 279 - Non-appearance or death of Complainant
- Old provision
- Section 256 CrPC
Old law → Section 279 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 256 CrPC | Modified | The w ords "after giving thirty days' time to the complainant to be present" are added. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" . |
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