CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 303 in BNSS: Section 340
Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended
CrPC
303
BNSS
340
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 303 dealt with "Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 340 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 303?
- CrPC Section 303 (Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended) corresponds to Section 340 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 300 → BNSS 337 · Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence
- CrPC 301 → BNSS 338 · Appearance by Public Prosecutors
- CrPC 302 → BNSS 339 · Permission to conduct prosecution
- CrPC 304 → BNSS 341 · Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases
- CrPC 305 → BNSS 342 · Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused
- CrPC 306 → BNSS 343 · Tender of pardon to accomplice
- CrPC 307 → BNSS 344 · Power to direct tender of pardon