Section 355 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with provision for inquiries and Trial being held in the Absence of accused in certain Cases. Under the old law this was Section 317 of the CrPC.
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Section 355 BNSS - Provision for inquiries and Trial being held in the Absence of accused in certain Cases
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 355 - Provision for inquiries and Trial being held in the Absence of accused in certain Cases
- Old provision
- Section 317 CrPC
Old law → Section 355 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 317 CrPC | Modified | "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" . A n ew explanation is added – “ For the purpose of this section, personal attendance of the accused includes attendance through audio - video electronic means ” . |
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