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CrPC 340 in BNSS: Section 379

Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215

CrPC

340

BNSS

379

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 340 dealt with "Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 379 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.

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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 340?
CrPC Section 340 (Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215) corresponds to Section 379 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.

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