Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 318

Section 318 BNSS: rule. B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses

Official criminal procedure provision under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

Every High Court may, by general rule, prescribe the manner in which the evidence of witnesses and the examination of the accused shall be taken down in cases coming before it, and such evidence and examination shall be taken down in accordance with such

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 318 of the BNSS.

Legal Compliance Notice

This content is compiled from the official Gazette of India publication. For active legal actions, petitions, or filings, citizens are advised to cross-reference this clause with their legal advocate under the corresponding Sections of the BNSS 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What does BNSS Section 318 cover?

A: Section 318 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "rule. B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses". It is part of India's updated criminal procedure law that replaced the old CrPC 1973, effective July 1, 2024.

Q: Which old CrPC section does BNSS Section 318 replace?

A: BNSS Section 318 ("rule. B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses") is part of the BNSS 2023 which replaced the entire CrPC 1973. Many sections were renumbered — use the Law Decoder for exact cross-references.

Q: Does BNSS Section 318 apply across all Indian states?

A: Yes. BNSS 2023 applies to the whole of India except Nagaland and specified tribal areas (per Section 1 BNSS). Section 318 ("rule. B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 318 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 318 ("rule. B.—Commissions for the examination of witnesses") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.