BNSS Section 331: Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 25: EVIDENCE IN INQUIRIES AND TRIALS (A.—Mode of taking and recording evidence, B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses)
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¶331. When any application is made to any Court in the course of any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita, and allegations are made therein respecting any public servant, the applicant may give evidence of the facts alleged in the application by affidavit, and the Court may, if it thinks fit, order that evidence relating to such facts be so given.
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Replaces CrPC 295. CrPC → BNSS converterSource: BPR&D BNSS–CrPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-07-03)
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Other sections in this chapter
- 307. Language of Courts
- 308. Evidence to be taken in presence of accused
- 309. Record in summons-cases and inquiries
- 310. Record in warrant-cases
- 311. Record in trial before Court of Session
- 312. Language of record of evidence
- 313. Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
- 314. Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate
- 315. Remarks respecting demeanour of witness
- 316. Record of examination of accused
- 317. Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully
- 318. Record in High Court
- 319. When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued
- 320. Commission to whom to be issued
- 321. Execution of commissions
- 322. Parties may examine witnesses
- 323. Return of commission
- 324. Adjournment of proceeding
- 325. Execution of foreign commissions
- 326. Deposition of medical witness
- 327. Identification report of Magistrate
- 328. Evidence of officers of Mint
- 329. Reports of certain Government scientific experts
- 330. No formal proof of certain documents
- 332. Evidence of formal character on affidavit
- 333. Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
- 334. Previous conviction or acquittal how proved
- 335. Record of evidence in absence of accused
- 336. Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases