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CrPC to BNSS: complete section table

Every section of the Code of Criminal Procedure with its corresponding section in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Type an old section number, a subject, or the new law and a number (e.g. “BNSS 103”) to search the other way.

CrPCSubjectBNSSCorresponding provisionStatus
1Short title, extent and commencement1Short title, extent and commencementSame provision
2Definitions2DefinitionsChanged
2(f)India—No corresponding provisionOmitted
2(k)Metropolitan Area—No corresponding provisionOmitted
2(q)Pleader—No corresponding provisionOmitted
2(t)Prescribed—No corresponding provisionOmitted
3Construction of references3Construction of referencesSame provision
4Trial of offences under the Indian Penal Code and other laws4Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and other lawsSame provision
5Saving5SavingSame provision
6Classes of Criminal Courts6Classes of Criminal CourtsSame provision
7Territorial divisions7Territorial divisionsSame provision
8Metropolitan areas—No corresponding provisionOmitted
9Court of Session8Court of SessionChanged
10Subordination of Assistant Sessions Judges—No corresponding provisionOmitted
11Courts of Judicial Magistrates9Courts of Judicial MagistratesSame provision
12Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc10Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etcSame provision
13Special Judicial Magistrates11Special Judicial MagistratesChanged
14Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates12Local Jurisdiction of Judicial MagistratesChanged
15Subordination of Judicial Magistrates13Subordination of Judicial MagistratesSame provision
16Courts of Metropolitan Magistrates—No corresponding provisionOmitted
17Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate—No corresponding provisionOmitted
18Special Metropolitan Magistrates—No corresponding provisionOmitted
19Subordination of Metropolitan Magistrates—No corresponding provisionOmitted
20Executive Magistrates14Executive MagistratesChanged
21Special Executive Magistrates15Special Executive MagistratesChanged
22Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates16Local Jurisdiction of Executive MagistratesSame provision
23Subordination of Executive Magistrates17Subordination of Executive MagistratesSame provision
24Public Prosecutors18Public ProsecutorsChanged
25Assistant Public prosecutors19Assistant Public ProsecutorsChanged
25ADirectorate of Prosecution20Directorate of ProsecutionChanged
26Courts by which offences are triable21Courts by which offences are triableSame provision
27Jurisdiction in the case of juveniles—No corresponding provisionOmitted
28Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass22Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may passChanged
29Sentences which Magistrates may pass23Sentences which Magistrates may passChanged
30Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine24Sentence of imprisonment in default of fineSame provision
31Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial25Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trialChanged
32Mode of conferring powers26Mode of conferring powersSame provision
33Powers of officers appointed27Powers of officers appointedSame provision
34Withdrawal of powers28Withdrawal of powersSame provision
35Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office29Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-officeChanged
36Powers of superior officers of police30Powers of superior officers of policeSame provision
37Public when to assist Magistrates and police31Public when to assist Magistrates and policeSame provision
38Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant32Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrantSame provision
39Public to give information of certain offences33Public to give information of certain offencesSame provision
40Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report34Duty of officers employed in connection with affairs of a village to make certain reportSame provision
41When police may arrest without warrant35(1)When police may arrest without warrantChanged
41(2)When police may arrest without warrant35(2)When police may arrest without warrantSame provision
41ANotice of appearance before police officer35(3), 35(4), 35(5), 35(6)When police may arrest without warrantSame provision
41BProcedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest36Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrestSame provision
41CControl room at districts37Designated police officerChanged
41DRight of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation38Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogationSame provision
42Arrest on refusal to give name and residence39Arrest on refusal to give name and residenceChanged
43Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest40Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrestChanged
44Arrest by Magistrate41Arrest by MagistrateSame provision
45Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest42Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrestSame provision
46Arrest how made43Arrest how madeChanged
46(1)Arrest how made43(1)Arrest how madeSame provision
46(2)Arrest how made43(2)Arrest how madeSame provision
46(3)Arrest how made43(4)Arrest how madeSame provision
46(4)Arrest how made43(5)Arrest how madeSame provision
47Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested44Search of place entered by person sought to be arrestedSame provision
48Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions45Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictionsSame provision
49No unnecessary restraint46No unnecessary restraintSame provision
50Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail47Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bailSame provision
50AObligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to a nominated person48Obligation of person making arrest to inform about arrest, etc., to relative or friendChanged
51Search of arrested person49Search of arrested personSame provision
52Power to seize offensive weapons50Power to seize offensive weaponsChanged
53Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer51Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officerChanged
53(1)Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer51(1)Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officerSame provision
53(2)Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer51(2)Examination of accused by medical practitioner at request of police officerSame provision
53AExamination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner52Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitionerChanged
54Examination of arrested person by medical officer53Examination of arrested person by medical officerChanged
54AIdentification of person arrested54Identification of person arrestedChanged
55Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant55Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrantSame provision
55AHealth and safety of arrested person56Health and safety of arrested personSame provision
56Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station57Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police stationSame provision
57Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours58Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hoursChanged
58Police to report apprehensions59Police to report apprehensionsSame provision
59Discharge of person apprehended60Discharge of person apprehendedChanged
60Power, on escape, to pursue and retake61Power, on escape, to pursue and retakeSame provision
60AArrest to be made strictly according to the Code62Arrest to be made strictly according to SanhitaSame provision
61Form of summons63Form of summonsChanged
62Summons how served64Summons how servedChanged
63Service of summons on corporate bodies and societies65(1)Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societiesChanged
64Service when persons summoned cannot be found66Service when persons summoned cannot be foundSame provision
65Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided67Procedure when service cannot be effected as before providedSame provision
66Service on Government servant68Service on Government servantSame provision
67Service of summons outside local limits69Service of summons outside local limitsSame provision
68Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present70Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not presentChanged
68(1)Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present70(1)Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not presentSame provision
68(2)Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present70(2)Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not presentSame provision
69Service of summons on witness by post71Service of summons on witnessChanged
70Form of warrant of arrest and duration72Form of warrant of arrest and durationSame provision
71Power to direct security to be taken73Power to direct security to be takenChanged
72Warrants to whom directed74Warrants to whom directedSame provision
73Warrant may be directed to any person75Warrant may be directed to any personSame provision
74Warrant directed to police officer76Warrant directed to police officerSame provision
75Notification of substance of warrant77Notification of substance of warrantSame provision
76Person arrested to be brought before Court without delay78Person arrested to be brought before Court without delaySame provision
77Where warrant may be executed79Where warrant may be executedSame provision
78Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction80Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdictionSame provision
79Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction81Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdictionSame provision
80Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued82(1)Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issuedChanged
81Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought83Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is broughtChanged
82Proclamation for person absconding84Proclamation for person abscondingChanged
83Attachment of property of person absconding85Attachment of property of person abscondingSame provision
84Claims and objections to attachment87Claims and objections to attachmentSame provision
85Release, sale and restoration of attached property88Release, sale and restoration of attached propertySame provision
86Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property89Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached propertySame provision
87Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons90Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summonsSame provision
88Power to take bond for appearance91Power to take bond or bail bond for appearanceChanged
89Arrest on breach of bond for appearance92Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearanceChanged
90Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest93Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrestSame provision
91Summons to produce document or other thing94Summons to produce document or other thingChanged
92Procedure as to letters and telegrams95Procedure as to lettersChanged
93When search-warrant may be issued96When search-warrant may be issuedChanged
94Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc97Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etcChanged
95Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for same98Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for sameSame provision
96Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture99Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeitureSame provision
97Search for persons wrongfully confined100Search for persons wrongfully confinedSame provision
98Power to compel restoration of abducted females101Power to compel restoration of abducted femalesChanged
99Direction, etc., of search- warrants102Direction, etc., of search- warrantsSame provision
100Persons in charge of closed place to allow search103Persons in charge of closed place to allow searchSame provision
101Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction104Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdictionSame provision
102Power of police officer to seize certain property106Power of police officer to seize certain propertySame provision
103Magistrate may direct search in his presence108Magistrate may direct search in his presenceSame provision
104Power to impound document, etc., produced109Power to impound document, etc., producedSame provision
105Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes110Reciprocal arrangements regarding processesSame provision
105-IFine in lieu of forfeiture121Fine in lieu of forfeitureSame provision
105ADefinitions111DefinitionsSame provision
105BAssistance in securing transfer of persons114Assistance in securing transfer of personsSame provision
105CAssistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property115Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of propertySame provision
105DIdentifying unlawfully acquired property116Identifying unlawfully acquired propertySame provision
105ESeizure or attachment of property117Seizure or attachment of propertySame provision
105FManagement of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter118Management of properties seized or forfeited under this ChapterSame provision
105GNotice of forfeiture of property119Notice of forfeiture of propertySame provision
105HForfeiture of property in certain cases120Forfeiture of property in certain casesSame provision
105JCertain transfers to be null and void122Certain transfers to be null and voidSame provision
105KProcedure in respect of letter of request123Procedure in respect of letter of requestSame provision
105LApplication of this Chapter124Application of this ChapterSame provision
106Security for keeping peace on conviction125Security for keeping peace on convictionChanged
107Security for keeping peace in other cases126Security for keeping peace in other casesChanged
108Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters127Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating certain mattersChanged
109Security for good behaviour from suspected persons128Security for good behaviour from suspected personsChanged
110Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders129Security for good behaviour from habitual offendersChanged
111Order to be made130Order to be madeChanged
112Procedure in respect of person present in Court131Procedure in respect of person present in CourtSame provision
113Summons or warrant in case of person not so present132Summons or warrant in case of person not so presentSame provision
114Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant133Copy of order to accompany summons or warrantSame provision
115Power to dispense with personal attendance134Power to dispense with personal attendanceChanged
116Inquiry as to truth of information135Inquiry as to truth of informationChanged
117Order to give security136Order to give securityChanged
118Discharge of person informed against137Discharge of person informed againstSame provision
119Commencement of period for which security is required138Commencement of period for which security is requiredSame provision
120Contents of bond139Contents of bondChanged
121Power to reject sureties140Power to reject suretiesChanged
122Imprisonment in default of security141Imprisonment in default of securityChanged
123Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security142Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give securitySame provision
124Security for unexpired period of bond143Security for unexpired period of bondChanged
125Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents144Order for maintenance of wives, children and parentsSame provision
126Procedure145ProcedureSame provision
127Alteration in allowance146Alteration in allowanceSame provision
128Enforcement of order of maintenance147Enforcement of order of maintenanceSame provision
129Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force148Dispersal of assembly by use of civil forceChanged
130Use of armed forces to disperse assembly149Use of armed forces to disperse assemblyChanged
131Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly150Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assemblySame provision
132Protection against prosecution for acts done under preceding sections151Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150Same provision
133Conditional order for removal of nuisance152Conditional order for removal of nuisanceSame provision
134Service or notification of order153Service or notification of orderSame provision
135Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause154Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show causeChanged
136Consequences of his failing to do so155Penalty for failure to comply with section 154Same provision
137Procedure where existence of public right is denied156Procedure where existence of public right is deniedSame provision
138Procedure where he appears to show cause157Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show causeChanged
139Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert158Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expertSame provision
140Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc159Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etcSame provision
141Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience160Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedienceSame provision
142Injunction pending inquiry161Injunction pending inquirySame provision
143Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance162Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisanceChanged
144Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger163Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended dangerSame provision
144APower to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or mass training with arms—No corresponding provisionOmitted
145Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace164Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peaceSame provision
146Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver165Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiverSame provision
147Dispute concerning right of use of land or water166Dispute concerning right of use of land or waterSame provision
148Local Inquiry167Local InquirySame provision
149Police to prevent cognizable offences168Police to prevent cognizable offencesSame provision
150Information of design to commit cognizable offences169Information of design to commit cognizable offencesSame provision
151Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences170Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offencesSame provision
152Prevention of injury to public property171Prevention of injury to public propertySame provision
153Inspection of weights and measures—No corresponding provisionOmitted
154Information in cognizable cases173Information in cognizable casesChanged
155Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases174Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such casesChanged
156Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case175Police officer's power to investigate cognizable caseChanged
156(1)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case175(1)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable caseChanged
156(2)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case175(2)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable caseSame provision
156(3)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case175(3)Police officer's power to investigate cognizable caseSame provision
157Procedure for investigation176Procedure for investigationChanged
157(1)Procedure for investigation176(1)Procedure for investigationSame provision
157(2)Procedure for investigation176(2)Procedure for investigationSame provision
158Report how submitted177Report how submittedSame provision
159Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry178Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquirySame provision
160Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses179Police officer's power to require attendance of witnessesChanged
161Examination of witnesses by police180Examination of witnesses by policeChanged
162Statements to police not to be signed: Use of statements in evidence181Statements to police and use thereofSame provision
163No inducement to be offered182No inducement to be offeredSame provision
164Recording of confessions and statements183Recording of confessions and statementsChanged
164AMedical examination of victim of rape184Medical examination of victim of rapeChanged
165Search by police officer185Search by police officerChanged
166When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrant186When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search- warrantSame provision
166ALetter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India112Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside IndiaSame provision
166BLetter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India113Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in IndiaChanged
167Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours187Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hoursChanged
168Report of investigation by subordinate police officer188Report of investigation by subordinate police officerSame provision
169Release of accused when evidence deficient189Release of accused when evidence deficientChanged
170Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient190Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficientChanged
171Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint191Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraintSame provision
172Diary of proceedings in investigation192Diary of proceedings in investigationSame provision
173Report of police officer on completion of investigation193Report of police officer on completion of investigationChanged
174Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc194Police to enquire and report on suicide, etcChanged
175Power to summon persons195Power to summon personsChanged
176Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death196Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of deathChanged
177Ordinary place of inquiry and trial197Ordinary place of inquiry and trialSame provision
178Place of inquiry or trial198Place of inquiry or trialSame provision
179Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues199Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensuesSame provision
180Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence200Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offenceSame provision
181Place of trial in case of certain offences201Place of trial in case of certain offencesChanged
182Offences committed by letters, etc202Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etcChanged
183Offence committed on journey or voyage203Offence committed on journey or voyageSame provision
184Place of trial for offences triable together204Place of trial for offences triable togetherSame provision
185Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions205Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisionsSame provision
186High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place206High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take placeSame provision
187Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction207Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdictionChanged
188Offence committed outside India208Offence committed outside IndiaChanged
189Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India209Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside IndiaChanged
190Cognizance of offences by Magistrates210Cognizance of offences by MagistratesChanged
191Transfer on application of accused211Transfer on application of accusedSame provision
192Making over of cases to Magistrates212Making over of cases to MagistratesSame provision
193Cognizance of offences by Court of Session213Cognizance of offences by Court of SessionSame provision
194Additional and Assistant Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them214Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to themChanged
195Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence215Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidenceChanged
195AProcedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc216Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etcSame provision
196Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence217Prosecution for offences against State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offenceSame provision
197Prosecution of Judges and public servants218Prosecution of Judges and public servantsChanged
198Prosecution for offences against marriage219Prosecution for offences against marriageChanged
198AProsecution of offences under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code220Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Same provision
198BCognizance of offence221Cognizance of offenceSame provision
199Prosecution for defamation222Prosecution for defamationChanged
200Examination of complainant223(1)Examination of complainantChanged
201Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case224Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of caseSame provision
202Postponement of issue of process225Postponement of issue of processSame provision
203Dismissal of complaint226Dismissal of complaintSame provision
204Issue of process227Issue of processChanged
205Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused228Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accusedSame provision
206Special summons in cases of petty offence229Special summons in cases of petty offenceChanged
207Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents230Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documentsChanged
208Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session231Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of SessionChanged
209Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it232Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by itChanged
210Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence233Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of same offenceSame provision
211Contents of charge234Contents of chargeSame provision
212Particulars as to time, place and person235Particulars as to time, place and personSame provision
213When manner of committing offence must be stated236When manner of committing offence must be statedSame provision
214Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable237Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishableSame provision
215Effect of errors238Effect of errorsSame provision
216Court may alter charge239Court may alter chargeSame provision
217Recall of witnesses when charge altered240Recall of witnesses when charge alteredSame provision
218Separate charges for distinct offences241Separate charges for distinct offencesSame provision
219Three offences of same kind within year may be charged together242Offences of same kind within year may be charged togetherChanged
220Trial for more than one offence243Trial for more than one offenceSame provision
221Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed244Where it is doubtful what offence has been committedSame provision
222When offence proved included in offence charged245When offence proved included in offence chargedSame provision
223What persons may be charged jointly246What persons may be charged jointlySame provision
224Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges247Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several chargesSame provision
225Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor248Trial to be conducted by Public ProsecutorSame provision
226Opening case for prosecution249Opening case for prosecutionChanged
227Discharge250(2)DischargeSame provision
228Framing of charge251Framing of chargeChanged
229Conviction on plea of guilty252Conviction on plea of guiltySame provision
230Date for prosecution evidence253Date for prosecution evidenceSame provision
231Evidence for prosecution254Evidence for prosecutionChanged
231(1)Evidence for prosecution254Evidence for prosecutionChanged
231(2)Evidence for prosecution254(3)Evidence for prosecutionSame provision
232Acquittal255AcquittalSame provision
233Entering upon defence256Entering upon defenceSame provision
234Arguments257ArgumentsSame provision
235Judgment of acquittal or conviction258Judgment of acquittal or convictionChanged
236Previous conviction259Previous convictionSame provision
237Procedure in cases instituted under section 199( 2 )260Procedure in cases instituted under sub-section (2) of section 222Same provision
238Compliance with section 207261Compliance with section 230Same provision
239When accused shall be discharged262(2)When accused shall be dischargedSame provision
240Framing of charge263Framing of chargeChanged
241Conviction on plea of guilty264Conviction on plea of guiltySame provision
242Evidence for prosecution265Evidence for prosecutionChanged
243Evidence for defence266Evidence for defenceChanged
244Evidence for prosecution267Evidence for prosecutionSame provision
245When accused shall be discharged268When accused shall be dischargedSame provision
246Procedure where accused is not discharged269Procedure where accused is not dischargedChanged
247Evidence for defence270Evidence for defenceSame provision
248Acquittal or conviction271Acquittal or convictionSame provision
249Absence of complainant272Absence of complainantChanged
250Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause273Compensation for accusation without reasonable causeChanged
251Substance of accusation to be stated274Substance of accusation to be statedChanged
252Conviction on plea of guilty275Conviction on plea of guiltySame provision
253Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases276Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty casesSame provision
254Procedure when not convicted277Procedure when not convictedSame provision
255Acquittal or conviction278Acquittal or convictionSame provision
256Non-appearance or death of complainant279Non-appearance or death of complainantChanged
257Withdrawal of complaint280Withdrawal of complaintSame provision
258Power to stop proceedings in certain cases281Power to stop proceedings in certain casesSame provision
259Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases282Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-casesSame provision
260Power to try summarily283Power to try summarilyChanged
260(1)Power to try summarily283(1)Power to try summarilyChanged
260(2)Power to try summarily283(3)Power to try summarilySame provision
261Summary trial by Magistrate of second class284Summary trial by Magistrate of second classSame provision
262Procedure for summary trials285Procedure for summary trialsSame provision
263Record in summary trials286Record in summary trialsSame provision
264Judgment in cases tried summarily287Judgment in cases tried summarilySame provision
265Language of record and judgment288Language of record and judgmentSame provision
265-IPeriod of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment297Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonmentSame provision
265AApplication of the Chapter289Application of ChapterSame provision
265BApplication for plea bargaining290Application for plea bargainingChanged
265CGuidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition291Guidelines for mutually satisfactory dispositionSame provision
265DReport of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court292Report of mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before CourtSame provision
265EDisposal of the case293Disposal of caseChanged
265FJudgment of the Court294Judgment of CourtSame provision
265GFinality of the judgment295Finality of judgmentSame provision
265HPower of the Court in plea bargaining296Power of Court in plea bargainingSame provision
265JSavings298SavingsSame provision
265KStatements of accused not to be used299Statements of accused not to be usedSame provision
265LNon-application of the Chapter300Non-application of ChapterSame provision
266Definitions301DefinitionsSame provision
267Power to require attendance of prisoners302Power to require attendance of prisonersSame provision
268Power of State Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 267303Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302Changed
269Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies304Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingenciesSame provision
270Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody305Prisoner to be brought to Court in custodySame provision
271Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison306Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prisonSame provision
272Language of Courts307Language of CourtsSame provision
273Evidence to be taken in presence of accused308Evidence to be taken in presence of accusedChanged
274Record in summons-cases and inquiries309Record in summons-cases and inquiriesSame provision
275Record in warrant-cases310Record in warrant-casesSame provision
276Record in trial before Court of Session311Record in trial before Court of SessionSame provision
277Language of record of evidence312Language of record of evidenceSame provision
278Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed313Procedure in regard to such evidence when completedChanged
279Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocate314Interpretation of evidence to accused or his advocateSame provision
280Remarks respecting demeanour of witness315Remarks respecting demeanour of witnessSame provision
281Record of examination of accused316Record of examination of accusedChanged
282Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully317Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfullySame provision
283Record in High Court318Record in High CourtSame provision
284When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued319When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issuedSame provision
285Commission to whom to be issued320Commission to whom to be issuedChanged
286Execution of commissions321Execution of commissionsChanged
287Parties may examine witnesses322Parties may examine witnessesSame provision
288Return of commission323Return of commissionSame provision
289Adjournment of proceeding324Adjournment of proceedingSame provision
290Execution of foreign commissions325Execution of foreign commissionsSame provision
291Deposition of medical witness326Deposition of medical witnessSame provision
291AIdentification report of Magistrate327Identification report of MagistrateSame provision
292Evidence of officers of the Mint328Evidence of officers of the MintSame provision
293Reports of certain Government scientific experts329Reports of certain Government scientific expertsSame provision
294No formal proof of certain documents330No formal proof of certain documentsChanged
295Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants331Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servantsSame provision
296Evidence of formal character on affidavit332Evidence of formal character on affidavitSame provision
297Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn333Authorities before whom affidavits may be swornSame provision
298Previous conviction or acquittal how proved334Previous conviction or acquittal how provedSame provision
299Record of evidence in absence of accused335Record of evidence in absence of accusedSame provision
300Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence337Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offenceSame provision
301Appearance by Public Prosecutors338Appearance by Public ProsecutorsSame provision
302Permission to conduct prosecution339Permission to conduct prosecutionSame provision
303Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended340Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defendedSame provision
304Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases341Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain casesChanged
305Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused342Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accusedSame provision
306Tender of pardon to accomplice343Tender of pardon to accompliceChanged
307Power to direct tender of pardon344Power to direct tender of pardonSame provision
308Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon345Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardonSame provision
309Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings346Power to postpone or adjourn proceedingsChanged
310Local inspection347Local inspectionSame provision
311Power to summon material witness, or examine person present348Power to summon material witness, or examine person presentSame provision
311APower of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting349Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwritingChanged
312Expenses of complainants and witnesses350Expenses of complainants and witnessesSame provision
313Power to examine the accused351Power to examine accusedSame provision
314Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments352Oral arguments and memorandum of argumentsSame provision
315Accused person to be competent witness353Accused person to be competent witnessSame provision
316No influence to be used to induce disclosure354No influence to be used to induce disclosureSame provision
317Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases355Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain casesChanged
318Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings357Procedure where accused does not understand proceedingsSame provision
319Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence358Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offenceSame provision
320Compounding of offences359Compounding of offencesChanged
321Withdrawal from prosecution360Withdrawal from prosecutionChanged
322Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of361Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose ofSame provision
323Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed362Procedure when after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committedSame provision
324Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property363Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or propertySame provision
325Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe364Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severeSame provision
326Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another365Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by anotherSame provision
327Court to be open366Court to be openSame provision
328Procedure in case of accused being lunatic367Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mindChanged
329Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court368Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before CourtSame provision
330Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trial369Release of person of unsound mind pending investigation or trialChanged
331Resumption of inquiry or trial370Resumption of inquiry or trialSame provision
332Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court371Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or CourtSame provision
333When accused appears to have been of sound mind372When accused appears to have been of sound mindSame provision
334Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind373Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mindSame provision
335Person acquitted on such ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody374Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custodyChanged
336Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to discharge375Power of State Government to empower officer in charge to dischargeSame provision
337Procedure where lunatic prisoner is reported capable of making his defence376Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defenceChanged
338Procedure where lunatic detained is declared fit to be released377Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be releasedChanged
339Delivery of lunatic to care of relative or friend378Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friendChanged
340Procedure in cases mentioned in section 195379Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215Same provision
341Appeal380AppealSame provision
342Power to order costs381Power to order costsSame provision
343Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance382Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizanceSame provision
344Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence383Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidenceChanged
345Procedure in certain cases of contempt384Procedure in certain cases of contemptChanged
346Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 345385Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384Same provision
347When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court386When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil CourtSame provision
348Discharge of offender on submission of apology387Discharge of offender on submission of apologySame provision
349Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document388Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce documentSame provision
350Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons389Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summonsSame provision
351Appeals from convictions under sections 344, 345, 349 and 350390Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389Same provision
352Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves391Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselvesSame provision
353Judgment392JudgmentChanged
354Language and contents of judgment393Language and contents of judgmentSame provision
355Metropolitan Magistrate's judgment—No corresponding provisionOmitted
356Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender394Order for notifying address of previously convicted offenderChanged
357Order to pay compensation395Order to pay compensationSame provision
357AVictim compensation scheme396(1) - 396(6)Victim compensation schemeSame provision
357BCompensation to be in addition to fine under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code396(7)Victim compensation schemeSame provision
357CTreatment of victims397Treatment of victimsChanged
358Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested399Compensation to persons groundlessly arrestedSame provision
359Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases400Order to pay costs in non-cognizable casesSame provision
360Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition401Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonitionChanged
361Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases402Special reasons to be recorded in certain casesSame provision
362Court not to alter judgment403Court not to alter judgmentSame provision
363Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons404Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other personsChanged
364Judgment when to be translated405Judgment when to be translatedChanged
365Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate406Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District MagistrateSame provision
366Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation407Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmationSame provision
367Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken408Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be takenSame provision
368Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction409Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul convictionSame provision
369Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges410Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two JudgesSame provision
370Procedure in case of difference of opinion411Procedure in case of difference of opinionSame provision
371Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation412Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmationChanged
372No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided413No appeal to lie unless otherwise providedSame provision
373Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour414Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviourSame provision
374Appeals from convictions415Appeals from convictionsChanged
375No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty416No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guiltySame provision
376No appeal in petty cases417No appeal in petty casesChanged
377Appeal by the State Government against sentence418Appeal by State Government against sentenceChanged
378Appeal in case of acquittal419Appeal in case of acquittalChanged
379Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases420Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain casesSame provision
380Special right of appeal in certain cases421Special right of appeal in certain casesSame provision
381Appeal to Court of Session how heard422Appeal to Court of Session how heardChanged
382Petition of appeal423Petition of appealSame provision
383Procedure when appellant in jail424Procedure when appellant in jailSame provision
384Summary dismissal of appeal425Summary dismissal of appealSame provision
385Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily426Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarilySame provision
386Powers of the Appellate Court427Powers of Appellate CourtSame provision
387Judgments of subordinate Appellate Court428Judgments of subordinate Appellate CourtSame provision
388Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court429Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower CourtSame provision
389Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail430Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bailChanged
390Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal431Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittalSame provision
391Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken432Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be takenSame provision
392Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided433Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally dividedSame provision
393Finality of judgments and orders on appeal434Finality of judgments and orders on appealSame provision
394Abatement of appeals435Abatement of appealsSame provision
395Reference to High Court436Reference to High CourtChanged
396Disposal of case according to decision of High Court437Disposal of case according to decision of High CourtSame provision
397Calling for records to exercise powers of revision438Calling for records to exercise powers of revisionChanged
398Power to order inquiry439Power to order inquirySame provision
399Sessions Judge's powers of revision440Sessions Judge's powers of revisionSame provision
400Power of Additional Sessions Judge441Power of Additional Sessions JudgeSame provision
401High Court's powers of revision442High Court's powers of revisionSame provision
402Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases443Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision casesSame provision
403Option of Court to hear parties444Option of Court to hear partiesSame provision
404Statement by Metropolitan Magistrate of grounds of his decision to be considered by High Court—No corresponding provisionOmitted
405High Court's order to be certified to lower Court445High Court's order to be certified to lower CourtSame provision
406Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals446Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appealsSame provision
407Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals447Power of High Court to transfer cases and appealsChanged
408Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals448Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appealsChanged
409Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions Judge449Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Sessions JudgesSame provision
410Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate450Withdrawal of cases by Judicial MagistratesSame provision
411Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates451Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive MagistratesSame provision
412Reasons to be recorded452Reasons to be recordedSame provision
413Execution of order passed under section 368453Execution of order passed under section 409Same provision
414Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court454Execution of sentence of death passed by High CourtSame provision
415Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court455Postponement of execution of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme CourtSame provision
416Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman456Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant womanChanged
417Power to appoint place of imprisonment457Power to appoint place of imprisonmentSame provision
418Execution of sentence of imprisonment458Execution of sentence of imprisonmentChanged
419Direction of warrant for execution459Direction of warrant for executionSame provision
420Warrant with whom to be lodged460Warrant with whom to be lodgedSame provision
421Warrant for levy of fine461Warrant for levy of fineChanged
422Effect of such warrant462Effect of such warrantSame provision
423Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Code does not extend463Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extendSame provision
424Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment464Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonmentChanged
425Who may issue warrant465Who may issue warrantSame provision
426Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect466Sentence on escaped convict when to take effectSame provision
427Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence467Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offenceSame provision
428Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonment468Period of detention undergone by accused to be set off against sentence of imprisonmentSame provision
429Saving469SavingSame provision
430Return of warrant on execution of sentence470Return of warrant on execution of sentenceSame provision
431Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine471Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fineSame provision
432Power to suspend or remit sentences473Power to suspend or remit sentencesSame provision
433Power to commute sentence474(d)Power to commute sentenceChanged
433ARestriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases475Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain casesSame provision
434Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences476Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentencesSame provision
435State Government to act after consultation with Central Government in certain cases477State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain casesChanged
436In what cases bail to be taken478In what cases bail to be takenSame provision
436AMaximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detained479(3)Maximum period for which undertrial prisoner can be detainedChanged
437When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence480When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offenceChanged
437ABail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court481Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate CourtChanged
438Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest482Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrestChanged
439Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail483Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bailSame provision
440Amount of bond and reduction thereof484Amount of bond and reduction thereofSame provision
441Bond of accused and sureties485Bond of accused and suretiesChanged
441ADeclaration by sureties486Declaration by suretiesSame provision
442Discharge from custody487Discharge from custodyChanged
443Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient488Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficientSame provision
444Discharge of sureties489Discharge of suretiesSame provision
445Deposit instead of recognizance490Deposit instead of recognizanceChanged
446Procedure when bond has been forfeited491Procedure when bond has been forfeitedSame provision
446ACancellation of bond and bail bond492Cancellation of bond and bail bondChanged
447Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeited493Procedure in case of insolvency or death of surety or when a bond is forfeitedSame provision
448Bond required from minor494Bond required from childChanged
449Appeal from orders under section 446495Appeal from orders under section 491Same provision
450Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances496Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizancesSame provision
451Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases497(1)Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain casesChanged
452Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial498Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trialSame provision
453Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused499Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accusedSame provision
454Appeal against orders under section 452 or section 453500Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499Same provision
455Destruction of libellous and other matter501Destruction of libellous and other matterSame provision
456Power to restore possession of immovable property502Power to restore possession of immovable propertySame provision
457Procedure by police upon seizure of property503Procedure by police upon seizure of propertySame provision
458Procedure where no claimant appears within six months504Procedure where no claimant appears within six monthsSame provision
459Power to sell perishable property505Power to sell perishable propertyChanged
460Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings506Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedingsSame provision
461Irregularities which vitiate proceedings507Irregularities which vitiate proceedingsChanged
462Proceedings in wrong place508Proceedings in wrong placeSame provision
463Non-compliance with provisions of section 164 or section 281509Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316Same provision
464Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge510Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, chargeSame provision
465Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity511Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularitySame provision
466Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful512Defect or error not to make attachment unlawfulSame provision
467Definitions513DefinitionsSame provision
468Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation514Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of period of limitationChanged
469Commencement of the period of limitation515Commencement of period of limitationSame provision
470Exclusion of time in certain cases516Exclusion of time in certain casesSame provision
471Exclusion of date on which Court is closed517Exclusion of date on which Court is closedSame provision
472Continuing offence518Continuing offenceSame provision
473Extension of period of limitation in certain cases519Extension of period of limitation in certain casesSame provision
474Trials before High Courts520Trials before High CourtsSame provision
475Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial521Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martialSame provision
476Forms522FormsSame provision
477Power of High Court to make rules523Power of High Court to make rulesSame provision
478Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases524Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain casesSame provision
479Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested525Cases in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interestedSame provision
480Practising pleader not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts526Practising advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain CourtsChanged
481Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property527Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for propertySame provision
482Saving of inherent powers of High Court528Saving of inherent powers of High CourtSame provision
483Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts of Judicial Magistrates529Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over CourtsChanged
484Repeal and savings531Repeal and savingsChanged

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 with effect from 1 July 2024. Offences and proceedings that began before that date continue under the old law. "Changed" means the provision was carried over with modifications, so read the new text before relying on it. Source: concordance tables published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) on its Sankalan portal, compiled in the open dataset by GSMS-B (CC BY 4.0). For general reference only; verify with the bare Act.