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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 316 BNSS - Record of examination of Accused

Act
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section
316 - Record of examination of Accused
Old provision
Section 281 CrPC

Old law → Section 316 BNSS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 281 CrPC Modified "a Metropolitan Magistrate" is replaced by "any Magistrate, or by a Court of Session," and sub - sections related to a metropolitan Magistrate are excluded. A new proviso is added to 316 (4) "where the accused is in custody and is examined through electronic communication, his signature shall be taken within seventy - two hours of such examination. ”

Section 316 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with record of examination of Accused. Under the old law this was Section 281 of the CrPC.

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