CrPC 294 vs BNSS 330: No formal proof of certain documents
Section 294 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 330 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 92% of the old wording is kept; 11 words removed and 73 words added.
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CrPC section 294No formal proof of certain documents
(1) Where any document is filed before any Court by the prosecution or the accused, the particulars of every such document shall be included in a list and the prosecution or the accused as the case may be, or the pleader for the prosecution or the accused, if any, shall be called upon to admit or deny the genuineness of each such document (2) The list of documents shall be in such form as be prescribed by the State Government (3) Where the genuineness of any document is not disputed, such document may be read in evidence in inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Code without proof of the signature of the person to whom it purports to be signed: Provided that the Court may, in its discretion, require such signature to be proved.
BNSS section 330No formal proof of certain documents
(1) Where any document is filed before any Court by the prosecution or the accused, the particulars of every such document shall be included in a list and the prosecution or the accused or the advocate for the prosecution or the accused, if any, shall be called upon to admit or deny the genuineness of each such document soon after supply of such documents and in no case later than thirty days after such supply: Provided that the Court may, in its discretion, relax the time limit with reasons to be recorded in writing: Provided further that no expert shall be called to appear before the Court unless the report of such expert is disputed by any of the parties to the trial. (2) The list of documents shall be in such form as the State Government may, by rules, provide. (3) Where the genuineness of any document is not disputed, such document may be read in evidence in any inquiry, trial or other proceeding under this Sanhita without proof of the signature of the person by whom it purports to be signed: Provided that the Court may, in its discretion, require such signature to be proved.
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