CrPC section 231 to BNSS section 254: Evidence for prosecution
CrPC section 231 maps to BNSS section 254.
Description
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.
Punishment
The available mapping record does not specify a punishment.
Notes
This section correspondence is a research aid, not a statement that the provisions are identical. Verify the current statutory text, commencement and case-specific applicability before relying on it.
Official Government of India source for the new criminal laws