CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 297 in BNSS: Section 333
Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
CrPC
297
BNSS
333
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 297 dealt with "Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 333 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 297?
- CrPC Section 297 (Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn) corresponds to Section 333 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 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 296 → BNSS 332 · Evidence of formal character on affidavit
- CrPC 298 → BNSS 334 · Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
- CrPC 299 → BNSS 335 · Record of evidence in absence of accused
- CrPC 300 → BNSS 337 · Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence