CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 284 in BNSS: Section 319
When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
CrPC
284
BNSS
319
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 284 dealt with "When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 284?
- CrPC Section 284 (When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued) corresponds to Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 280 → BNSS 315 · Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- CrPC 281 → BNSS 316 · Record of examination of accused
- CrPC 282 → BNSS 317 · Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- CrPC 283 → BNSS 318 · Record in High Court
- CrPC 285 → BNSS 320 · Commission to whom to be issued
- CrPC 286 → BNSS 321 · Execution of commissions
- CrPC 287 → BNSS 322 · Parties may examine witnesses
- CrPC 288 → BNSS 323 · Return of commission