CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 311 in BNSS: Section 348
Power to summon material witness or examine person present
CrPC
311
BNSS
348
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 311 dealt with "Power to summon material witness or examine person present". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 348 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 311?
- CrPC Section 311 (Power to summon material witness or examine person present) corresponds to Section 348 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 307 → BNSS 344 · Power to direct tender of pardon
- CrPC 308 → BNSS 345 · Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon
- CrPC 309 → BNSS 346 · Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings
- CrPC 310 → BNSS 347 · Local inspection
- CrPC 311A → BNSS 349 · Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting
- CrPC 312 → BNSS 350 · Expenses of complainants and witnesses
- CrPC 313 → BNSS 351 · Power to examine the accused
- CrPC 314 → BNSS 352 · Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments