Bharat Samvidhan
BNSS Section 370

Section 370 BNSS: be receivable in evidence

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

Official Statutory Wording (100% Legally Correct)

(1) Whenever an inquiry or a trial is postponed under section 367 or section 368, the Magistrate or Court, as the case may be, may at any time after the person concerned has ceased to be of unsound mind, resume the inquiry or trial and require the accused to appear or be brought before such Magistrate or Court. (2) When the accused has been released under section 369, and the sureties for his appearance produce him to the officer whom the Magistrate or Court appoints in this behalf, the certificate of such officer that the accused is capable of making his defence shall

Simplified Legal Summary

This section details the statutory rules, frameworks, and procedures under Section 370 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 370 cover?

A: Section 370 of the BNSS 2023 deals with: "be receivable in evidence". 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 370 replace?

A: BNSS Section 370 ("be receivable in evidence") 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 370 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 370 ("be receivable in evidence") follows this national applicability.

Q: When did BNSS Section 370 come into effect?

A: The BNSS 2023 — including Section 370 ("be receivable in evidence") — came into effect on July 1, 2024, by Central Government notification in the Official Gazette.