CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 296 in BNSS: Section 332
Evidence of formal character on affidavit
CrPC
296
BNSS
332
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 296 dealt with "Evidence of formal character on affidavit". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 332 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 296?
- CrPC Section 296 (Evidence of formal character on affidavit) corresponds to Section 332 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 292 → BNSS 328 · Evidence of officers of the Mint
- CrPC 293 → BNSS 329 · Reports of certain Government scientific experts
- CrPC 294 → BNSS 330 · No formal proof of certain documents
- CrPC 295 → BNSS 331 · Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants
- CrPC 297 → BNSS 333 · Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
- CrPC 298 → BNSS 334 · Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
- CrPC 299 → BNSS 335 · Record of evidence in absence of accused