CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 313 in BNSS: Section 351
Section 313 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Power to examine the accused) corresponds to Section 351 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 313 and BNSS 351 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 313 | 351 |
| Heading | Power to examine the accused | Power to examine the accused |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 313 covered
Empowers the court to question the accused, without administering an oath, so that the accused can personally explain any circumstances appearing in the evidence against him.
What changed in BNSS Section 351
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 351 in substantially the same terms.
Which law applies: CrPC or BNSS?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
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CrPC 313: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 313?
CrPC Section 313 (Power to examine the accused) corresponds to Section 351 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 313 and BNSS 351?
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 351 in substantially the same terms.
Does CrPC Section 313 still apply to older cases?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
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- CrPC 353 to BNSS 392 · Judgment
- CrPC 207 to BNSS 230 · Supply of documents
- CrPC 202 to BNSS 225 · Inquiry before process
- CrPC 200 to BNSS 223 · Private complaint
- CrPC 197 to BNSS 218 · Sanction to prosecute
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