CrPC to BNSS converter
Type an CrPC or BNSS section number to see where it went. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on 1 July 2024.
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| BNSS section | CrPC section | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1Short title, extent and commencement. | 1 | Short title, extent and commencement. |
| 2Definitions. | 2 | Definitions. |
| 2(1)(a)"audio-video electronic means" . | — | "audio-video electronic means" . |
| 2(1)(b)"bail" | — | "bail" |
| 2(1)(c)"bailable offence". | 2(a) | "bailable offence". |
| 2(1)(d)"bail bond". | — | "bail bond". |
| 2(1)(e)"bond". | — | "bond". |
| 2(1)(f)"charge". | 2(b) | "charge". |
| 2(1)(g)"cognizable offence". | 2(c) | "cognizable offence". |
| 2(1)(h)"complaint". | 2(d) | "complaint". |
| 2(1)(i)"electronic communication". | — | "electronic communication". |
| 2(1)(j)"High Court". | 2(e) | "High Court". |
| 2(1)(k)"inquiry". | 2(g) | "inquiry". |
| 2(1)(l)"investigation". | 2(h) | "investigation". |
| 2(1)(m)"judicial proceeding". | 2(i) | "judicial proceeding". |
| 2(1)(n)"local jurisdiction". | 2(j) | "local jurisdiction". |
| 2(1)(o)"non-cognizable offence". | 2(l) | "non-cognizable offence". |
| 2(1)(p)"notification". | 2(m) | "notification". |
| 2(1)(q)"offence". | 2(n) | "offence". |
| 2(1)(r)"officer in charge of a police station". | 2(o) | "officer in charge of a police station". |
| 2(1)(s)"place". | 2(p) | "place". |
| 2(1)(t)"police report". | 2(r) | "police report". |
| 2(1)(u)"police station". | 2(s) | "police station". |
| 2(1)(v)"Public Prosecutor". | 2(u) | "Public Prosecutor". |
| 2(1)(w)"sub-division". | 2(v) | "sub-division". |
| 2(1)(x)"summons-case". | 2(w) | "summons-case". |
| 2(1)(y)"victim". | 2(wa) | "victim". |
| 2(1)(z)"warrant-case". | 2(x) | "warrant-case". |
| 2(2)Words and expressions used. | 2(y) | Words and expressions used. |
| 3Construction of references. | 3 | Construction of references. |
| 4Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws. | 4 | Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws. |
| 5Saving. | 5 | Saving. |
| 6Classes of Criminal Courts. | 6 | Classes of Criminal Courts. |
| 7Territorial divisions. | 7 | Territorial divisions. |
| 8Court of Session. | 9 | Court of Session. |
| 9Courts of Judicial Magistrates. | 11 | Courts of Judicial Magistrates. |
| 10Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. | 12 | Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc. |
| 11Special Judicial Magistrates. | 13 | Special Judicial Magistrates. |
| 12Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates. | 14 | Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates. |
| 13Subordination of Judicial Magistrates. | 15 | Subordination of Judicial Magistrates. |
| 14Executive Magistrates. | 20 | Executive Magistrates. |
| 15Special Executive Magistrates. | 21 | Special Executive Magistrates. |
| 16Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates. | 22 | Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates. |
| 17Subordination of Executive Magistrates. | 23 | Subordination of Executive Magistrates. |
| 18Public Prosecutors. | 24 | Public Prosecutors. |
| 19Assistant Public Prosecutors. | 25 | Assistant Public Prosecutors. |
| 20Directorate of Prosecution. | 25A | Directorate of Prosecution. |
| 21Courts by which offences are triable. | 26 | Courts by which offences are triable. |
| 22Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. | 28 | Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass. |
| 23Sentences which Magistrates may pass. | 29 | Sentences which Magistrates may pass. |
| 24Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine. | 30 | Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine. |
| 25Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial. | 31 | Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial. |
| 26Mode of conferring powers. | 32 | Mode of conferring powers. |
| 27Powers of officers appointed. | 33 | Powers of officers appointed. |
| 28Withdrawal of powers. | 34 | Withdrawal of powers. |
| 29Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office. | 35 | Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office. |
| 30Powers of superior officers of police. | 36 | Powers of superior officers of police. |
| 31Public when to assist Magistrates and police. | 37 | Public when to assist Magistrates and police. |
| 32Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant. | 38 | Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant. |
| 33Public to give information of certain offences. | 39 | Public to give information of certain offences. |
| 34Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report. | 40 | Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report. |
| 35When police may arrest without warrant. | 41 & 41A | When police may arrest without warrant. |
| 36Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest. | 41B | Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest. |
| 37Designated Police Officer. | 41C | Designated Police Officer. |
| 38Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. | 41D | Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation. |
| 39Arrest on refusal to give name and residence. | 42 | Arrest on refusal to give name and residence. |
| 40Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest. | 43 | Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest. |
| 41Arrest by Magistrate. | 44 | Arrest by Magistrate. |
| 42Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest. | 45 | Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest. |
| 43Arrest how made. | 46 | Arrest how made. |
| 44Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. | 47 | Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested. |
| 45Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. | 48 | Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions. |
| 46No unnecessary restraint. | 49 | No unnecessary restraint. |
| 47Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail. | 50 | Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail. |
| 48Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc , to relative or friend. | 50A | Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc , to relative or friend. |
| 49Search of arrested person. | 51 | Search of arrested person. |
| 50Power to seize offensive weapons. | 52 | Power to seize offensive weapons. |
| 51Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer. | 53 | Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer. |
| 52Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner. | 53A | Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner. |
| 53Examination of arrested person by medical officer. | 54 | Examination of arrested person by medical officer. |
| 54Identification of person arrested. | 54A | Identification of person arrested. |
| 55Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant. | 55 | Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant. |
| 56Health and safety of arrested person. | 55A | Health and safety of arrested person. |
| 57Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station. | 56 | Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station. |
| 58Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours. | 57 | Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours. |
| 59Police to report apprehensions. | 58 | Police to report apprehensions. |
| 60Discharge of person apprehended. | 59 | Discharge of person apprehended. |
| 61Power, on escape, to pursue and retake. | 60 | Power, on escape, to pursue and retake. |
| 62Arrest to be made strictly according to the Sanhita. | 60A | Arrest to be made strictly according to the Sanhita. |
| 63Form of summons. | 61 | Form of summons. |
| 64Summons how served. | 62 | Summons how served. |
| 65Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies. | 63 | Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies. |
| 66Service when persons summoned cannot be found. | 64 | Service when persons summoned cannot be found. |
| 67Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided. | 65 | Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided. |
| 68Service on Government servant. | 66 | Service on Government servant. |
| 69Service of summons outside local limits. | 67 | Service of summons outside local limits. |
| 70Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present. | 68 | Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present. |
| 71Service of summons on witness by post. | 69 | Service of summons on witness by post. |
| 72Form of warrant of arrest and duration. | 70 | Form of warrant of arrest and duration. |
| 73Power to direct security to be taken. | 71 | Power to direct security to be taken. |
| 74Warrants to whom directed. | 72 | Warrants to whom directed. |
| 75Warrant may be directed to any person. | 73 | Warrant may be directed to any person. |
| 76Warrant directed to police officer. | 74 | Warrant directed to police officer. |
| 77Notification of substance of warrant. | 75 | Notification of substance of warrant. |
| 78Person arrested to be brought before court without delay. | 76 | Person arrested to be brought before court without delay. |
| 79Where warrant may be executed. | 77 | Where warrant may be executed. |
| 80Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction. | 78 | Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction. |
| 81Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction. | 79 | Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction. |
| 82Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued. | 80 | Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued. |
| 83Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought. | 81 | Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought. |
| 84Proclamation for person absconding. | 82 | Proclamation for person absconding. |
| 85Attachment of property of person absconding. | 83 | Attachment of property of person absconding. |
| 86Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person. | — | Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person. |
| 87Claims and objections to attachment. | 84 | Claims and objections to attachment. |
| 88Release, sale and restoration of attached property. | 85 | Release, sale and restoration of attached property. |
| 89Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property. | 86 | Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property. |
| 90Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons. | 87 | Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons. |
| 91Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance. | 88 | Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance. |
| 92Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance. | 89 | Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance. |
| 93Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest. | 90 | Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest. |
| 94Summons to produce document or other thing. | 91 | Summons to produce document or other thing. |
| 95Procedure as to letters. | 92 | Procedure as to letters. |
| 96When search-warrant may be issued. | 93 | When search-warrant may be issued. |
| 97Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. | 94 | Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc. |
| 98Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same. | 95 | Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same. |
| 99Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture. | 96 | Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture. |
| 100Search for persons wrongfully confined. | 97 | Search for persons wrongfully confined. |
| 101Power to compel restoration of abducted females. | 98 | Power to compel restoration of abducted females. |
| 102Direction, etc, of search-warrants. | 99 | Direction, etc, of search-warrants. |
| 103Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. | 100 | Persons in charge of closed place to allow search. |
| 104Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction. | 101 | Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction. |
| 105Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means. | — | Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means. |
| 106Power of police officer to seize certain property. | 102 | Power of police officer to seize certain property. |
| 107Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property. | — | Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property. |
| 108Magistrate may direct search in his presence. | 103 | Magistrate may direct search in his presence. |
| 109Power to impound document, etc , produced. | 104 | Power to impound document, etc , produced. |
| 110Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes. | 105 | Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes. |
| 111Definitions. | 105A | Definitions. |
| 112Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India. | 166A | Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India. |
| 113Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India. | 166B | Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India. |
| 114Assistance in securing transfer of persons. | 105B | Assistance in securing transfer of persons. |
| 115Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property. | 105C | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property. |
| 116Identifying unlawfully acquired property. | 105D | Identifying unlawfully acquired property. |
| 117Seizure or attachment of property. | 105E | Seizure or attachment of property. |
| 118Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter. | 105F | Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter. |
| 119Notice of forfeiture of property. | 105G | Notice of forfeiture of property. |
| 120Forfeiture of property in certain cases. | 105H | Forfeiture of property in certain cases. |
| 121Fine in lieu of forfeiture. | 105I | Fine in lieu of forfeiture. |
| 122Certain transfers to be null and void. | 105J | Certain transfers to be null and void. |
| 123Procedure in respect of letter of request. | 105K | Procedure in respect of letter of request. |
| 124Application of this Chapter. | 105L | Application of this Chapter. |
| 125Security for keeping the peace on conviction. | 106 | Security for keeping the peace on conviction. |
| 126Security for keeping the peace in other cases. | 107 | Security for keeping the peace in other cases. |
| 127Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters. | 108 | Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters. |
| 128Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. | 109 | Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. |
| 129Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. | 110 | Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders. |
| 130Order to be made. | 111 | Order to be made. |
| 131Procedure in respect of person present in Court. | 112 | Procedure in respect of person present in Court. |
| 132Summons or warrant in case of person not so present. | 113 | Summons or warrant in case of person not so present. |
| 133Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant. | 114 | Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant. |
| 134Power to dispense with personal attendance. | 115 | Power to dispense with personal attendance. |
| 135Inquiry as to truth of information. | 116 | Inquiry as to truth of information. |
| 136Order to give security. | 117 | Order to give security. |
| 137Discharge of person informed against. | 118 | Discharge of person informed against. |
| 138Commencement of period for which security is required. | 119 | Commencement of period for which security is required. |
| 139Contents of bond. | 120 | Contents of bond. |
| 140Power to reject sureties. | 121 | Power to reject sureties. |
| 141Imprisonment in default of security. | 122 | Imprisonment in default of security. |
| 142Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security. | 123 | Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security. |
| 143Security for unexpired period of bond. | 124 | Security for unexpired period of bond. |
| 144Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents. | 125 | Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents. |
| 145Procedure. | 126 | Procedure. |
| 146Alteration in allowance. | 127 | Alteration in allowance. |
| 147Enforcement of order of maintenance. | 128 | Enforcement of order of maintenance. |
| 148Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force. | 129 | Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force. |
| 149Use of armed forces to disperse assembly. | 130 | Use of armed forces to disperse assembly. |
| 150Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly. | 131 | Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly. |
| 151Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150. | 132 | Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150. |
| 152Conditional order for removal of nuisance. | 133 | Conditional order for removal of nuisance. |
| 153Service or notification of order. | 134 | Service or notification of order. |
| 154Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause. | 135 | Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause. |
| 155Penalty for failure to comply with section 154. | 136 | Penalty for failure to comply with section 154. |
| 156Procedure where existence of public right is denied. | 137 | Procedure where existence of public right is denied. |
| 157Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause. | 138 | Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause. |
| 158Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. | 139 | Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert. |
| 159Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. | 140 | Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc. |
| 160Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience. | 141 | Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience. |
| 161Injunction pending inquiry. | 142 | Injunction pending inquiry. |
| 162Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance. | 143 | Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance. |
| 163Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. | 144 | Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. |
| 164Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace. | 145 | Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace. |
| 165Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver. | 146 | Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver. |
| 166Dispute concerning right of use of land or water. | 147 | Dispute concerning right of use of land or water. |
| 167Local inquiry. | 148 | Local inquiry. |
| 168Police to prevent cognizable offences. | 149 | Police to prevent cognizable offences. |
| 169Information of design to commit cognizable offences. | 150 | Information of design to commit cognizable offences. |
| 170Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences. | 151 | Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences. |
| 171Prevention of injury to public property. | 152 | Prevention of injury to public property. |
| 172Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police. | — | Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police. |
| 173Information in cognizable cases. | 154 | Information in cognizable cases. |
| 174Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases. | 155 | Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases. |
| 175Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case. | 156 | Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case. |
| 176Procedure for investigation. | 157 | Procedure for investigation. |
| 177Report how submitted. | 158 | Report how submitted. |
| 178Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry. | 159 | Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry. |
| 179Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses. | 160 | Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses. |
| 180Examination of witnesses by police. | 161 | Examination of witnesses by police. |
| 181Statements to police and use thereof. | 162 | Statements to police and use thereof. |
| 182No inducement to be offered. | 163 | No inducement to be offered. |
| 183Recording of confessions and statements. | 164 | Recording of confessions and statements. |
| 184Medical examination of the victim of rape. | 164A | Medical examination of the victim of rape. |
| 185Search by police officer. | 165 | Search by police officer. |
| 186When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant. | 166 | When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant. |
| 187Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours. | 167 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours. |
| 188Report of investigation by subordinate police officer. | 168 | Report of investigation by subordinate police officer. |
| 189Release of accused when evidence deficient. | 169 | Release of accused when evidence deficient. |
| 190Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient. | 170 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient. |
| 191Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint. | 171 | Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint. |
| 192Diary of proceedings in investigation. | 172 | Diary of proceedings in investigation. |
| 193Report of police officer on completion of investigation. | 173 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation. |
| 194Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. | 174 | Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc. |
| 195Power to summon persons. | 175 | Power to summon persons. |
| 196Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death | 176 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death |
| 197Ordinary place of inquiry and trial. | 177 | Ordinary place of inquiry and trial. |
| 198Place of inquiry or trial. | 178 | Place of inquiry or trial. |
| 199Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues. | 179 | Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues. |
| 200Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence | 180 | Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence |
| 201Place of trial in case of certain offences. | 181 | Place of trial in case of certain offences. |
| 202Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc. | 182 | Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc. |
| 203Offence committed on journey or voyage. | 183 | Offence committed on journey or voyage. |
| 204Place of trial for offences triable together. | 184 | Place of trial for offences triable together. |
| 205Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. | 185 | Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions. |
| 206High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place. | 186 | High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place. |
| 207Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. | 187 | Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. |
| 208Offence committed outside India. | 188 | Offence committed outside India. |
| 209Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India. | 189 | Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India. |
| 210Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. | 190 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrates. |
| 211Transfer on application of the accused. | 191 | Transfer on application of the accused. |
| 212Making over of cases to Magistrates. | 192 | Making over of cases to Magistrates. |
| 213Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session. | 193 | Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session. |
| 214Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them. | 194 | Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them. |
| 215Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence. | 195 | Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence. |
| 216Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. | 195A | Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. |
| 217Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence. | 196 | Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence. |
| 218Prosecution of Judges and public servants. | 197 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants. |
| 219Prosecution for offences against marriage. | 198 | Prosecution for offences against marriage. |
| 220Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. | 198A | Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. |
| 221Cognizance of offence | 198B | Cognizance of offence |
| 222Prosecution for defamation. | 199 | Prosecution for defamation. |
| 223Examination of complainant. | 200 | Examination of complainant. |
| 224Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case. | 201 | Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case. |
| 225Postponement of issue of process. | 202 | Postponement of issue of process. |
| 226Dismissal of complaint. | 203 | Dismissal of complaint. |
| 227Issue of process. | 204 | Issue of process. |
| 228Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused. | 205 | Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused. |
| 229Special summons in cases of petty offence. | 206 | Special summons in cases of petty offence. |
| 230Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents. | 207 | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents. |
| 231Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session. | 208 | Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session. |
| 232Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it. | 209 | Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it. |
| 233Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence. | 210 | Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence. |
| 234Contents of charge. | 211 | Contents of charge. |
| 235Particulars as to time, place and person. | 212 | Particulars as to time, place and person. |
| 236When manner of committing offence must be stated. | 213 | When manner of committing offence must be stated. |
| 237Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable. | 214 | Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable. |
| 238Effect of errors. | 215 | Effect of errors. |
| 239Court may alter charge. | 216 | Court may alter charge. |
| 240Recall of witnesses when charge altered. | 217 | Recall of witnesses when charge altered. |
| 241Separate charges for distinct offences. | 218 | Separate charges for distinct offences. |
| 242Offences of same kind within year may be charged together. | 219 | Offences of same kind within year may be charged together. |
| 243Trial for more than one offence. | 220 | Trial for more than one offence. |
| 244Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed. | 221 | Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed. |
| 245When offence proved included in offence charged. | 222 | When offence proved included in offence charged. |
| 246What persons may be charged jointly. | 223 | What persons may be charged jointly. |
| 247Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges. | 224 | Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges. |
| 248Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor. | 225 | Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor. |
| 249Opening case for prosecution. | 226 | Opening case for prosecution. |
| 250Discharge. | 227 | Discharge. |
| 251Framing of charge. | 228 | Framing of charge. |
| 252Conviction on plea of guilty. | 229 | Conviction on plea of guilty. |
| 253Date for prosecution evidence. | 230 | Date for prosecution evidence. |
| 254Evidence for prosecution. | 231 | Evidence for prosecution. |
| 255Acquittal. | 232 | Acquittal. |
| 256Entering upon defence. | 233 | Entering upon defence. |
| 257Arguments. | 234 | Arguments. |
| 258Judgment of acquittal or conviction. | 235 | Judgment of acquittal or conviction. |
| 259Previous conviction. | 236 | Previous conviction. |
| 260Procedure in cases instituted under sib-section 2 of section 222. | 237 | Procedure in cases instituted under sib-section 2 of section 222. |
| 261Compliance with section 230 | 238 | Compliance with section 230 |
| 262When accused shall be discharged. | 239 | When accused shall be discharged. |
| 263Framing of charge. | 240 | Framing of charge. |
| 264Conviction on plea of guilty. | 241 | Conviction on plea of guilty. |
| 265Evidence for prosecution. | 242 | Evidence for prosecution. |
| 266Evidence for defence. | 243 | Evidence for defence. |
| 267Evidence for prosecution. | 244 | Evidence for prosecution. |
| 268When accused shall be discharged. | 245 | When accused shall be discharged. |
| 269Procedure where accused is not discharged. | 246 | Procedure where accused is not discharged. |
| 270Evidence for defence. | 247 | Evidence for defence. |
| 271Acquittal or conviction. | 248 | Acquittal or conviction. |
| 272Absence of complainant. | 249 | Absence of complainant. |
| 273Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause. | 250 | Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause. |
| 274Substance of accusation to be stated. | 251 | Substance of accusation to be stated. |
| 275Conviction on plea of guilty. | 252 | Conviction on plea of guilty. |
| 276Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases. | 253 | Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases. |
| 277Procedure when not convicted. | 254 | Procedure when not convicted. |
| 278Acquittal or conviction. | 255 | Acquittal or conviction. |
| 279Non-appearance or death of complainant. | 256 | Non-appearance or death of complainant. |
| 280Withdrawal of complaint. | 257 | Withdrawal of complaint. |
| 281Power to stop proceedings in certain cases. | 258 | Power to stop proceedings in certain cases. |
| 282Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases. | 259 | Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases. |
| 283Power to try summarily. | 260 | Power to try summarily. |
| 284Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class. | 261 | Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class. |
| 285Procedure for summary trials. | 262 | Procedure for summary trials. |
| 286Record in summary trials. | 263 | Record in summary trials. |
| 287Judgment in cases tried summarily. | 264 | Judgment in cases tried summarily. |
| 288Language of record and judgment. | 265 | Language of record and judgment. |
| 289Application of the Chapter. | 265A | Application of the Chapter. |
| 290Application for plea bargaining. | 265B | Application for plea bargaining. |
| 291Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition. | 265C | Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition. |
| 292Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court. | 265D | Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court. |
| 293Disposal of the case. | 265E | Disposal of the case. |
| 294Judgment of the Court. | 265F | Judgment of the Court. |
| 295Finality of the judgment. | 265G | Finality of the judgment. |
| 296Power of the Court in plea bargaining. | 265H | Power of the Court in plea bargaining. |
| 297Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. | 265-I | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. |
| 298Savings. | 265J | Savings. |
| 299Statements of accused not to be used. | 265K | Statements of accused not to be used. |
| 300Non-application of the Chapter. | 265L | Non-application of the Chapter. |
| 301Definitions. | 266 | Definitions. |
| 302Power to require attendance of prisoners. | 267 | Power to require attendance of prisoners. |
| 303Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302. | 268 | Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302. |
| 304Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies. | 269 | Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies. |
| 305Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody. | 270 | Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody. |
| 306Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison. | 271 | Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison. |
| 307Language of Courts. | 272 | Language of Courts. |
| 308Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. | 273 | Evidence to be taken in presence of accused. |
| 309Record in summons-cases and inquiries. | 274 | Record in summons-cases and inquiries. |
| 310Record in warrant-cases. | 275 | Record in warrant-cases. |
| 311Record in trial before Court of Session. | 276 | Record in trial before Court of Session. |
| 312Language of record of evidence. | 277 | Language of record of evidence. |
| 313Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed. | 278 | Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed. |
| 314Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader. | 279 | Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader. |
| 315Remarks respecting demeanour of witness. | 280 | Remarks respecting demeanour of witness. |
| 316Record of examination of accused. | 281 | Record of examination of accused. |
| 317Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully. | 282 | Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully. |
| 318Record in High Court. | 283 | Record in High Court. |
| 319When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued. | 284 | When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued. |
| 320Commission to whom to be issued. | 285 | Commission to whom to be issued. |
| 321Execution of commissions. | 286 | Execution of commissions. |
| 322Parties may examine witnesses. | 287 | Parties may examine witnesses. |
| 323Return of commission. | 288 | Return of commission. |
| 324Adjournment of proceeding. | 289 | Adjournment of proceeding. |
| 325Execution of foreign commissions. | 290 | Execution of foreign commissions. |
| 326Deposition of medical witness. | 291 | Deposition of medical witness. |
| 327Identification report of Magistrate. | 291A | Identification report of Magistrate. |
| 328Evidence of officers of the Mint. | 292 | Evidence of officers of the Mint. |
| 329Reports of certain Government scientific experts. | 293 | Reports of certain Government scientific experts. |
| 330No formal proof of certain documents. | 294 | No formal proof of certain documents. |
| 331Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants. | 295 | Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants. |
| 332Evidence of formal character on affidavit. | 296 | Evidence of formal character on affidavit. |
| 333Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn. | 297 | Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn. |
| 334Previous conviction or acquittal how proved. | 298 | Previous conviction or acquittal how proved. |
| 335Record of evidence in absence of accused. | 299 | Record of evidence in absence of accused. |
| 336Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases. | — | Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases. |
| 337Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence. | 300 | Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence. |
| 338Appearance by Public Prosecutors. | 301 | Appearance by Public Prosecutors. |
| 339Permission to conduct prosecution. | 302 | Permission to conduct prosecution. |
| 340Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended. | 303 | Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended. |
| 341Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases. | 304 | Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases. |
| 342Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused. | 305 | Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused. |
| 343Tender of pardon to accomplice. | 306 | Tender of pardon to accomplice. |
| 344Power to direct tender of pardon. | 307 | Power to direct tender of pardon. |
| 345Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon. | 308 | Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon. |
| 346Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings. | 309 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings. |
| 347Local inspection. | 310 | Local inspection. |
| 348Power to summon material witness, or examine person present. | 311 | Power to summon material witness, or examine person present. |
| 349Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting. | 311A | Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting. |
| 350Expenses of complainants and witnesses. | 312 | Expenses of complainants and witnesses. |
| 351Power to examine the accused. | 313 | Power to examine the accused. |
| 352Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments. | 314 | Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments. |
| 353Accused person to be competent witness. | 315 | Accused person to be competent witness. |
| 354No influence to be used to induce disclosure. | 316 | No influence to be used to induce disclosure. |
| 355Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases. | 317 | Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases. |
| 356Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. | — | Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. |
| 357Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings. | 318 | Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings. |
| 358Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence. | 319 | Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence. |
| 359Compounding of offences. | 320 | Compounding of offences. |
| 360Withdrawal from prosecution. | 321 | Withdrawal from prosecution. |
| 361Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of. | 322 | Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of. |
| 362Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed. | 323 | Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed. |
| 363Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property. | 324 | Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property. |
| 364Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe. | 325 | Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe. |
| 365Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another. | 326 | Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another. |
| 366Court to be open. | 327 | Court to be open. |
| 367Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind. | 328 | Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind. |
| 368Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court. | 329 | Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court. |
| 369Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial. | 330 | Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial. |
| 370Resumption of inquiry or trial. | 331 | Resumption of inquiry or trial. |
| 371Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court. | 332 | Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court. |
| 372When accused appears to have been of sound mind. | 333 | When accused appears to have been of sound mind. |
| 373Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind. | 334 | Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind. |
| 374Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody. | 335 | Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody. |
| 375Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge. | 336 | Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge. |
| 376Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence. | 337 | Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence. |
| 377Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released. | 338 | Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released. |
| 378Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend. | 339 | Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend. |
| 379Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215. | 340 | Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215. |
| 380Appeal. | 341 | Appeal. |
| 381Power to order costs. | 342 | Power to order costs. |
| 382Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance. | 343 | Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance. |
| 383Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence. | 344 | Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence. |
| 384Procedure in certain cases of contempt. | 345 | Procedure in certain cases of contempt. |
| 385Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384. | 346 | Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384. |
| 386When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court. | 347 | When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court. |
| 387Discharge of offender on submission of apology. | 348 | Discharge of offender on submission of apology. |
| 388Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document. | 349 | Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document. |
| 389Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons. | 350 | Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons. |
| 390Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389. | 351 | Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389. |
| 391Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves. | 352 | Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves. |
| 392Judgment. | 353 | Judgment. |
| 393Language and contents of judgment. | 354 | Language and contents of judgment. |
| 394Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender. | 356 | Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender. |
| 395Order to pay compensation. | 357 | Order to pay compensation. |
| 396Victim compensation scheme. Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 65, section 70 and sub-section (1) of section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code]. | 357A & 357B | Victim compensation scheme. Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 65, section 70 and sub-section (1) of section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code]. |
| 397Treatment of victims. | 357C | Treatment of victims. |
| 398Witness protection scheme. | — | Witness protection scheme. |
| 399Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested. | 358 | Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested. |
| 400Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases. | 359 | Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases. |
| 401Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition. | 360 | Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition. |
| 402Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases. | 361 | Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases. |
| 403Court not to alter judgment. | 362 | Court not to alter judgment. |
| 404Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons. | 363 | Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons. |
| 405Judgment when to be translated | 364 | Judgment when to be translated |
| 406Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate. | 365 | Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate. |
| 407Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation. | 366 | Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation. |
| 408Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken. | 367 | Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken. |
| 409Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. | 368 | Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction. |
| 410Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges. | 369 | Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges. |
| 411Procedure in case of difference of opinion. | 370 | Procedure in case of difference of opinion. |
| 412Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. | 371 | Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation. |
| 413No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided. | 372 | No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided. |
| 414Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour. | 373 | Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour. |
| 415Appeals from convictions. | 374 | Appeals from convictions. |
| 416No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty. | 375 | No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty. |
| 417No appeal in petty cases. | 376 | No appeal in petty cases. |
| 418Appeal by the State Government against sentence. | 377 | Appeal by the State Government against sentence. |
| 419Appeal in case of acquittal. | 378 | Appeal in case of acquittal. |
| 420Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases. | 379 | Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases. |
| 421Special right of appeal in certain cases. | 380 | Special right of appeal in certain cases. |
| 422Appeal to Court of Session how heard. | 381 | Appeal to Court of Session how heard. |
| 423Petition of appeal. | 382 | Petition of appeal. |
| 424Procedure when appellant in jail. | 383 | Procedure when appellant in jail. |
| 425Summary dismissal of appeal. | 384 | Summary dismissal of appeal. |
| 426Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily. | 385 | Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily. |
| 427Powers of the Appellate Court. | 386 | Powers of the Appellate Court. |
| 428Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court. | 387 | Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court. |
| 429Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court. | 388 | Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court. |
| 430Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail. | 389 | Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail. |
| 431Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal | 390 | Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal |
| 432Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken. | 391 | Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken. |
| 433Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided. | 392 | Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided. |
| 434Finality of judgments and orders on appeal. | 393 | Finality of judgments and orders on appeal. |
| 435Abatement of appeals. | 394 | Abatement of appeals. |
| 436Reference to High Court. | 395 | Reference to High Court. |
| 437Disposal of case according to decision of High Court. | 396 | Disposal of case according to decision of High Court. |
| 438Calling for records to exercise powers of revision. | 397 | Calling for records to exercise powers of revision. |
| 439Power to order inquiry. | 398 | Power to order inquiry. |
| 440Sessions Judge's powers of revision. | 399 | Sessions Judge's powers of revision. |
| 441Power of Additional Sessions Judge. | 400 | Power of Additional Sessions Judge. |
| 442High Court's powers of revision. | 401 | High Court's powers of revision. |
| 443Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases. | 402 | Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases. |
| 444Option of Court to hear parties. | 403 | Option of Court to hear parties. |
| 445High Court's order to be certified to lower Court. | 405 | High Court's order to be certified to lower Court. |
| 446Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals. | 406 | Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals. |
| 447Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals. | 407 | Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals. |
| 448Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals. | 408 | Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals. |
| 449Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge. | 409 | Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge. |
| 450Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate. | 410 | Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate. |
| 451Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates. | 411 | Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates. |
| 452Reasons to be recorded. | 412 | Reasons to be recorded. |
| 453Execution of order passed under section 409. | 413 | Execution of order passed under section 409. |
| 454Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. | 414 | Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court. |
| 455Commutation of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court. | 415 | Commutation of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court. |
| 456Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman. | 416 | Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman. |
| 457Power to appoint place of imprisonment. | 417 | Power to appoint place of imprisonment. |
| 458Execution of sentence of imprisonment. | 418 | Execution of sentence of imprisonment. |
| 459Direction of warrant for execution. | 419 | Direction of warrant for execution. |
| 460Warrant with whom to be lodged. | 420 | Warrant with whom to be lodged. |
| 461Warrant for levy of fine. | 421 | Warrant for levy of fine. |
| 462Effect of such warrant. | 422 | Effect of such warrant. |
| 463Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend. | 423 | Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend. |
| 464Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. | 424 | Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment. |
| 465Who may issue warrant. | 425 | Who may issue warrant. |
| 466Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. | 426 | Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. |
| 467Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. | 427 | Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence. |
| 468Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. | 428 | Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment. |
| 469Saving. | 429 | Saving. |
| 470Return of warrant on execution of sentence. | 430 | Return of warrant on execution of sentence. |
| 471Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine. | 431 | Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine. |
| 472Mercy Petition in death sentence cases. | — | Mercy Petition in death sentence cases. |
| 473Power to suspend or remit sentences. | 432 | Power to suspend or remit sentences. |
| 474Power to commute sentence. | 433 | Power to commute sentence. |
| 475Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases. | 433A | Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases. |
| 476Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. | 434 | Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences. |
| 477State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases. | 435 | State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases. |
| 478In what cases bail to be taken. | 436 | In what cases bail to be taken. |
| 479Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained. | 436A | Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained. |
| 480When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence. | 437 | When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence. |
| 481Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court. | 437A | Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court. |
| 482Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest. | 438 | Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest. |
| 483Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail. | 439 | Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail. |
| 484Amount of bond and reduction thereof. | 440 | Amount of bond and reduction thereof. |
| 485Bond of accused and sureties. | 441 | Bond of accused and sureties. |
| 486Declaration by sureties. | 441A | Declaration by sureties. |
| 487Discharge from custody. | 442 | Discharge from custody. |
| 488Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient. | 443 | Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient. |
| 489Discharge of sureties. | 444 | Discharge of sureties. |
| 490Deposit instead of recognizance. | 445 | Deposit instead of recognizance. |
| 491Procedure when bond has been forfeited. | 446 | Procedure when bond has been forfeited. |
| 492Cancellation of bond and bail bond. | 446A | Cancellation of bond and bail bond. |
| 493Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited. | 447 | Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited. |
| 494Bond required from child. | 448 | Bond required from child. |
| 495Appeal from orders under section 491. | 449 | Appeal from orders under section 491. |
| 496Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances. | 450 | Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances. |
| 497Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. | 451 | Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases. |
| 498Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial. | 452 | Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial. |
| 499Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused. | 453 | Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused. |
| 500Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499. | 454 | Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499. |
| 501Destruction of libellous and other matter. | 455 | Destruction of libellous and other matter. |
| 502Power to restore possession of immovable property. | 456 | Power to restore possession of immovable property. |
| 503Procedure by police upon seizure of property. | 457 | Procedure by police upon seizure of property. |
| 504Procedure where no claimant appears within six months. | 458 | Procedure where no claimant appears within six months. |
| 505Power to sell perishable property. | 459 | Power to sell perishable property. |
| 506Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. | 460 | Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings. |
| 507Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. | 461 | Irregularities which vitiate proceedings. |
| 508Proceedings in wrong place. | 462 | Proceedings in wrong place. |
| 509Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316. | 463 | Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316. |
| 510Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge. | 464 | Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge. |
| 511Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity. | 465 | Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity. |
| 512Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful. | 466 | Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful. |
| 513Definitions. | 467 | Definitions. |
| 514Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. | 468 | Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation. |
| 515Commencement of the period of limitation. | 469 | Commencement of the period of limitation. |
| 516Exclusion of time in certain cases. | 470 | Exclusion of time in certain cases. |
| 517Exclusion of date on which Court is closed. | 471 | Exclusion of date on which Court is closed. |
| 518Continuing offence. | 472 | Continuing offence. |
| 519Extension of period of limitation in certain cases. | 473 | Extension of period of limitation in certain cases. |
| 520Trials before High Courts. | 474 | Trials before High Courts. |
| 521Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial. | 475 | Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial. |
| 522Forms. | 476 | Forms. |
| 523Power of High Court to make rules. | 477 | Power of High Court to make rules. |
| 524Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases. | 478 | Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases. |
| 525Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. | 479 | Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested. |
| 526Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts. | 480 | Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts. |
| 527Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property. | 481 | Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property. |
| 528Saving of inherent powers of High Court. | 482 | Saving of inherent powers of High Court. |
| 529Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts. | 483 | Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts. |
| 530Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode. | — | Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode. |
| 531Repeal and savings. | 484 | Repeal and savings. |
Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in).
What changed
From the CrPC to the BNSS.
- In force since 1 July 2024
- The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Its repeal and savings clause is Section 531.
- Renumbered, not renamed
- 531 sections replace 484. Provisions moved, merged or became sub-sections, so old numbers don't carry over.
- Section-by-section summaries
- Open any BNSS section to see the CrPC sections it covers and a summary of what changed.
When did the BNSS replace the CrPC?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024 and replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. For proceedings pending, or acts done, before that date, see the repeal and savings clause in BNSS Section 531.
What is CrPC 438 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 438 (direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest) corresponds to BNSS Section 482.
What is CrPC 482 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 482 (saving of inherent powers of high court) corresponds to BNSS Section 528.
What is CrPC 125 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 125 (order for maintenance of wives, children and parents) corresponds to BNSS Section 144.
How many sections does the BNSS have?
The BNSS has 531 sections; the CrPC had 484. Sections were renumbered, and many were merged or split into sub-sections, so the old numbers no longer line up.
Where does this table come from?
From the Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), prepared by the Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director. Each section page shows that document's comparison summary.
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