CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 285 in BNSS: Section 320
Commission to whom to be issued
CrPC
285
BNSS
320
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 285 dealt with "Commission to whom to be issued". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 320 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 285?
- CrPC Section 285 (Commission to whom to be issued) corresponds to Section 320 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 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 284 → BNSS 319 · When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
- CrPC 286 → BNSS 321 · Execution of commissions
- CrPC 287 → BNSS 322 · Parties may examine witnesses
- CrPC 288 → BNSS 323 · Return of commission
- CrPC 289 → BNSS 324 · Adjournment of proceeding