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BNSS Section/Subsection
1
CRPC Section/Subsection
1
Subject
Short title, extent and commencement.
Summary of Comparison
It contains the Act name, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and provisions regarding the commencement date.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2
CRPC Section/Subsection
2
Subject
Definitions.
Summary of Comparison
Several new subsections, such as 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(d), and 2(1)(e), are added, while others, namely 2(f), 2(k), 2(q), and 2(t) of CrPC, are excluded. Furthermore, certain subsections are modified.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(a)
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
"audio-video electronic means" .
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(b)
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
"bail"
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(c)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(a)]
Subject
"bailable offence".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(d)
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
"bail bond".
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(e)
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
"bond".
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(f)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(b)]
Subject
"charge".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(g)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(c )
Subject
"cognizable offence".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(h)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(d)
Subject
"complaint".
Summary of Comparison
No change except "Code" is replaced with "Sanhita". Wherever the word “Code” is used in CrPC, the word “Sanhita” is used in BNSS, therefore, this fact will not be specifically mentioned in this table hereinafter.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(i)
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
"electronic communication".
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(j)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(e )
Subject
"High Court".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(k)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(g)
Subject
"inquiry".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(l)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(h)
Subject
"investigation".
Summary of Comparison
The term "Code" has been substituted with "Sanhita". Explanation that in case of inconsistency provisions of Special Act shall prevail.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(m)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(i)
Subject
"judicial proceeding".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(n)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(j)
Subject
"local jurisdiction".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(o)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(l)
Subject
"non-cognizable offence".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(p)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(m)
Subject
"notification".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(q)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(n)
Subject
"offence".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(r)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(o)
Subject
"officer in charge of a police station".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(s)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(p)
Subject
"place".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(t)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(r )
Subject
"police report".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(u)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(s)
Subject
"police station".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(v)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(u)
Subject
"Public Prosecutor".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(w)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(v)
Subject
"sub-division".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(x)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(w)
Subject
"summons-case".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(y)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2 (wa)
Subject
"victim".
Summary of Comparison
The words "for which accused person has been charged and the expression victim” are replaced by "of the accused person" etc.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(1)(z)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(x)
Subject
"warrant-case".
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
2(2)
CRPC Section/Subsection
2(y)
Subject
Words and expressions used.
Summary of Comparison
Words and expressions used in Sanhita but not defined here but defined in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and in the Information Technology Act, 2000, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act and Sanhita.
BNSS Section/Subsection
3
CRPC Section/Subsection
3
Subject
Construction of references.
Summary of Comparison
CrPC sub-sections 3(1) and 3(2) are excluded; clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section 3(3) are merged and rearranged, having the same meaning except “or of the third class,” and clauses (c) and (d) of sub-section 3(3) CrPC are also excluded in BNSS.
BNSS Section/Subsection
4
CRPC Section/Subsection
4
Subject
Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
5
CRPC Section/Subsection
5
Subject
Saving.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
6
CRPC Section/Subsection
6
Subject
Classes of Criminal Courts.
Summary of Comparison
Words "in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrates" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
7
CRPC Section/Subsection
7
Subject
Territorial divisions.
Summary of Comparison
Proviso related to Metropolitan area, excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
8
CRPC Section/Subsection
9
Subject
Court of Session.
Summary of Comparison
"Assistant Sessions Judges" excluded. New subsections (7) and (8) are added. Under the BNSS, the positions of Judicial Magistrate of the third class, Metropolitan Magistrate, and Assistant Session Judges have been abolished, etc. Consequential amendments have been effected in various sections, viz. 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 22, 29, 113, 196, 214, 320, 321, 415, 422, and 436 of the BNSS.
BNSS Section/Subsection
9
CRPC Section/Subsection
11
Subject
Courts of Judicial Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
The words "not being a Metropolitan area" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
10
CRPC Section/Subsection
12
Subject
Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
11
CRPC Section/Subsection
13
Subject
Special Judicial Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
12
CRPC Section/Subsection
14
Subject
Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
The words "Metropolitan area" and Chief Metropolitan Magistrate are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
13
CRPC Section/Subsection
15
Subject
Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
14
CRPC Section/Subsection
20
Subject
Executive Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
The words "in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrates" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
15
CRPC Section/Subsection
21
Subject
Special Executive Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
With the new addition, State Government may appoint police officers of the rank Superintendent of Police or equivalent, as Special Executive Magistrates.
BNSS Section/Subsection
16
CRPC Section/Subsection
22
Subject
Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
17
CRPC Section/Subsection
23
Subject
Subordination of Executive Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
The words "other than the additional District Magistrate" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
18
CRPC Section/Subsection
24
Subject
Public Prosecutors.
Summary of Comparison
New proviso is added to subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
19
CRPC Section/Subsection
25
Subject
Assistant Public Prosecutors.
Summary of Comparison
The time line of fourteen days for notice to the state government for the appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutor is mentioned. Proviso is reframed but the meaning is same.
BNSS Section/Subsection
20
CRPC Section/Subsection
25A
Subject
Directorate of Prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
The new addition subsection (1) (b) regarding establishment of District Directorate of Prosecution. Subsections (8), (9), (10) and (11) are also newly added etc.
BNSS Section/Subsection
21
CRPC Section/Subsection
26
Subject
Courts by which offences are triable.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
22
CRPC Section/Subsection
28
Subject
Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.
Summary of Comparison
Sub Section 28(3) of CrPC is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
23
CRPC Section/Subsection
29
Subject
Sentences which Magistrates may pass.
Summary of Comparison
Change in amount of fine: ten thousand is replaced by fifty thousand, and five thousand is replaced by ten thousand. The explanation of Section 23 defines "community service." Sub-section 29(4) CrPC is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
24
CRPC Section/Subsection
30
Subject
Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
25
CRPC Section/Subsection
31
Subject
Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.
Summary of Comparison
Sub section (1) is reframed but the essence is same. In subsection (2) (a) fourteen years is replaced by twenty years.
BNSS Section/Subsection
26
CRPC Section/Subsection
32
Subject
Mode of conferring powers.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
27
CRPC Section/Subsection
33
Subject
Powers of officers appointed.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
28
CRPC Section/Subsection
34
Subject
Withdrawal of powers.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
29
CRPC Section/Subsection
35
Subject
Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.
Summary of Comparison
The words "Additional or Assistant session Judge" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
30
CRPC Section/Subsection
36
Subject
Powers of superior officers of police.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
31
CRPC Section/Subsection
37
Subject
Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
Summary of Comparison
The words "railway, canal, telegraph or" are excluded thereby scope of the provision is broadened.
BNSS Section/Subsection
32
CRPC Section/Subsection
38
Subject
Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
33
CRPC Section/Subsection
39
Subject
Public to give information of certain offences.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
34
CRPC Section/Subsection
40
Subject
Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (2) (ii), instead of writing BNS sections corresponding to IPC sections, the offence punishable for imprisonment of ten years or more, etc., is mentioned.
BNSS Section/Subsection
35
CRPC Section/Subsection
41 & 41A
Subject
When police may arrest without warrant.
Summary of Comparison
A new subsection 7 is added: “No arrest shall be made without prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police in case of an offence which is punishable for imprisonment of less than three years and such person is infirm or is above sixty years of age.”
BNSS Section/Subsection
36
CRPC Section/Subsection
41B
Subject
Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.
Summary of Comparison
The words "any other person" is added are clause (c).
BNSS Section/Subsection
37
CRPC Section/Subsection
41C
Subject
Designated Police Officer.
Summary of Comparison
Sub-sections (2) and (3) of the CrPC are merged in (1) (b), and provision is given for designating a police officer not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector for the said purpose.
BNSS Section/Subsection
38
CRPC Section/Subsection
41D
Subject
Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
39
CRPC Section/Subsection
42
Subject
Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.
Summary of Comparison
The words "his executing a bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond," .
BNSS Section/Subsection
40
CRPC Section/Subsection
43
Subject
Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (1), without unnecessary delay is further specified by "but within six hours from such arrest." In subsection (2), “re-arrest” is replaced by "take him in custody".
BNSS Section/Subsection
41
CRPC Section/Subsection
44
Subject
Arrest by Magistrate.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
42
CRPC Section/Subsection
45
Subject
Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
43
CRPC Section/Subsection
46
Subject
Arrest how made.
Summary of Comparison
A new subsection (3) is added regarding the handcuff of a habitual or repeat offender or accused who has committed certain offences mentioned in the sub-section, etc.
BNSS Section/Subsection
44
CRPC Section/Subsection
47
Subject
Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
45
CRPC Section/Subsection
48
Subject
Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
46
CRPC Section/Subsection
49
Subject
No unnecessary restraint.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
47
CRPC Section/Subsection
50
Subject
Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
48
CRPC Section/Subsection
50A
Subject
Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc , to relative or friend.
Summary of Comparison
The words "and also to the designated police officer in the district" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (3), the words "may be prescribed in this behalf by" are replaced by "may, by rules, provide".
BNSS Section/Subsection
49
CRPC Section/Subsection
51
Subject
Search of arrested person.
Summary of Comparison
No Change except the word "whenever" is excluded from clause (ii) of subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
50
CRPC Section/Subsection
52
Subject
Power to seize offensive weapons.
Summary of Comparison
The words "immediately after the arrest is made" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
51
CRPC Section/Subsection
53
Subject
Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer.
Summary of Comparison
From sub-section (1), "not below the rank of sub-inspector" is excluded, and subsection (3) is newly added regarding the forwarding of examination reports without delay by a medical practitioner to the investigator. In explanation (b), the "defined in clause (h) of Section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956)" is replaced by "recognised under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (30 of 2019)," and "the National Medical Register" is also added as an optional to the State Medical Register.
BNSS Section/Subsection
52
CRPC Section/Subsection
53A
Subject
Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.
Summary of Comparison
The words "police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector" are replaced by "any police officer".
BNSS Section/Subsection
53
CRPC Section/Subsection
54
Subject
Examination of arrested person by medical officer.
Summary of Comparison
A new proviso added to subsection (1) regarding one more examination can be done if it is necessary, in the opinion of the medical practitioner.
BNSS Section/Subsection
54
CRPC Section/Subsection
54A
Subject
Identification of person arrested.
Summary of Comparison
The second proviso is excluded as it is already covered under the first proviso by adding the words "the identification process shall be recorded by any audio-video electronic means.".
BNSS Section/Subsection
55
CRPC Section/Subsection
55
Subject
Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
56
CRPC Section/Subsection
55A
Subject
Health and safety of arrested person.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
57
CRPC Section/Subsection
56
Subject
Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
58
CRPC Section/Subsection
57
Subject
Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.
Summary of Comparison
No change except the words "whether having jurisdiction or not" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
59
CRPC Section/Subsection
58
Subject
Police to report apprehensions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
60
CRPC Section/Subsection
59
Subject
Discharge of person apprehended.
Summary of Comparison
"Bail" is replaced with "bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
61
CRPC Section/Subsection
60
Subject
Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
62
CRPC Section/Subsection
60A
Subject
Arrest to be made strictly according to the Sanhita.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
63
CRPC Section/Subsection
61
Subject
Form of summons.
Summary of Comparison
A new clause (ii) “in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature” is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
64
CRPC Section/Subsection
62
Subject
Summons how served.
Summary of Comparison
Two new provisos regarding electronic communication, under subsections (1) and (2), are added. The word "personally" is added in sub-section (3).
BNSS Section/Subsection
65
CRPC Section/Subsection
63
Subject
Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (1), Director and Manager is added. New subsection (2) regarding service of summons on any partner of a firm or other association of individuals.
BNSS Section/Subsection
66
CRPC Section/Subsection
64
Subject
Service when persons summoned cannot be found.
Summary of Comparison
The word “male” is excluded to make the provision gender neutral.
BNSS Section/Subsection
67
CRPC Section/Subsection
65
Subject
Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
68
CRPC Section/Subsection
66
Subject
Service on Government servant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
69
CRPC Section/Subsection
67
Subject
Service of summons outside local limits.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
70
CRPC Section/Subsection
68
Subject
Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.
Summary of Comparison
A new subsection (3) is added, mentioning that service of summons through electronic communication shall be considered duly served, and a copy of such summons shall be attested and kept as proof of service of summons.
BNSS Section/Subsection
71
CRPC Section/Subsection
69
Subject
Service of summons on witness by post.
Summary of Comparison
The words "by electronic communication or" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (2) words "or on the proof of delivery of summons under sub-section (3) of section 70 by electronic communication to the satisfaction of the Court," are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
72
CRPC Section/Subsection
70
Subject
Form of warrant of arrest and duration.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
73
CRPC Section/Subsection
71
Subject
Power to direct security to be taken.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
74
CRPC Section/Subsection
72
Subject
Warrants to whom directed.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
75
CRPC Section/Subsection
73
Subject
Warrant may be directed to any person.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
76
CRPC Section/Subsection
74
Subject
Warrant directed to police officer.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
77
CRPC Section/Subsection
75
Subject
Notification of substance of warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
78
CRPC Section/Subsection
76
Subject
Person arrested to be brought before court without delay.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
79
CRPC Section/Subsection
77
Subject
Where warrant may be executed.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
80
CRPC Section/Subsection
78
Subject
Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
81
CRPC Section/Subsection
79
Subject
Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
82
CRPC Section/Subsection
80
Subject
Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.
Summary of Comparison
New subsection (2) is added regarding information to designated police officer of the respective district where arrested person resides.
BNSS Section/Subsection
83
CRPC Section/Subsection
81
Subject
Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.
Summary of Comparison
The word "bail" is replaced by "bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
84
CRPC Section/Subsection
82
Subject
Proclamation for person absconding.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (4), IPC sections are replaced by punishments related to corresponding BNS sections. the offence punishable for imprisonment of ten years or more, etc., is mentioned.
BNSS Section/Subsection
85
CRPC Section/Subsection
83
Subject
Attachment of property of person absconding.
Summary of Comparison
The words "of property " is added in clause (b) of subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
86
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
87
CRPC Section/Subsection
84
Subject
Claims and objections to attachment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
88
CRPC Section/Subsection
85
Subject
Release, sale and restoration of attached property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
89
CRPC Section/Subsection
86
Subject
Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
90
CRPC Section/Subsection
87
Subject
Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
91
CRPC Section/Subsection
88
Subject
Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance.
Summary of Comparison
The words “or bail bond” are added in heading and words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
92
CRPC Section/Subsection
89
Subject
Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or bail bond" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
93
CRPC Section/Subsection
90
Subject
Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
94
CRPC Section/Subsection
91
Subject
Summons to produce document or other thing.
Summary of Comparison
Regarding the production of documents, the words "electronic communication, including communication devices which is likely to contain digital evidence " are added, and the words "either in physical form or in electronic form, require" are related to summoning a person possessing a document. In subsection (3) (a) corresponding sections of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 are replaced by the sections of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , word "telegram is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
95
CRPC Section/Subsection
92
Subject
Procedure as to letters.
Summary of Comparison
"telegram” and “or telegraph” words are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
96
CRPC Section/Subsection
93
Subject
When search-warrant may be issued.
Summary of Comparison
The words “or telegraph” are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
97
CRPC Section/Subsection
94
Subject
Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.
Summary of Comparison
In clause (a) of subsection (2), "the Metal Token Act, 1889 (1 of 1889)" is replaced by "the Coinage Act, 2011 (11 of 2011)." BNS sections replace the corresponding "IPC" sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
98
CRPC Section/Subsection
95
Subject
Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace corresponding IPC Sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
99
CRPC Section/Subsection
96
Subject
Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
100
CRPC Section/Subsection
97
Subject
Search for persons wrongfully confined.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
101
CRPC Section/Subsection
98
Subject
Power to compel restoration of abducted females.
Summary of Comparison
The words "under the age of eighteen years" and “husband” are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
102
CRPC Section/Subsection
99
Subject
Direction, etc, of search-warrants.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
103
CRPC Section/Subsection
100
Subject
Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (8) BNS sections replaces corresponding IPC sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
104
CRPC Section/Subsection
101
Subject
Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
105
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means.
Summary of Comparison
“The process of conducting search of a place or taking possession of any property ,article or thing under this Chapter or under section 185, including preparation of the list of all things seized in the course of such search and seizure and signing of such list by witnesses, shall be recorded through any audio-video electronic means preferably mobile phone and the police officer shall without delay forward such recording to the District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class.”
BNSS Section/Subsection
106
CRPC Section/Subsection
102
Subject
Power of police officer to seize certain property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
107
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
108
CRPC Section/Subsection
103
Subject
Magistrate may direct search in his presence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
109
CRPC Section/Subsection
104
Subject
Power to impound document, etc , produced.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
110
CRPC Section/Subsection
105
Subject
Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
111
CRPC Section/Subsection
105A
Subject
Definitions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
112
CRPC Section/Subsection
166A
Subject
Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.
Summary of Comparison
No change except the words "Notwithstanding anything contained in this code" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
113
CRPC Section/Subsection
166B
Subject
Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.
Summary of Comparison
No change except the words "or such Metropolitan Magistrate" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
114
CRPC Section/Subsection
105B
Subject
Assistance in securing transfer of persons.
Summary of Comparison
No change except the words "Notwithstanding anything contained in this code" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
115
CRPC Section/Subsection
105C
Subject
Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
116
CRPC Section/Subsection
105D
Subject
Identifying unlawfully acquired property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
117
CRPC Section/Subsection
105E
Subject
Seizure or attachment of property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
118
CRPC Section/Subsection
105F
Subject
Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
119
CRPC Section/Subsection
105G
Subject
Notice of forfeiture of property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
120
CRPC Section/Subsection
105H
Subject
Forfeiture of property in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (4),"the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) replaces "the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)".
BNSS Section/Subsection
121
CRPC Section/Subsection
105I
Subject
Fine in lieu of forfeiture.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
122
CRPC Section/Subsection
105J
Subject
Certain transfers to be null and void.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
123
CRPC Section/Subsection
105K
Subject
Procedure in respect of letter of request.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
124
CRPC Section/Subsection
105L
Subject
Application of this Chapter.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
125
CRPC Section/Subsection
106
Subject
Security for keeping the peace on conviction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
126
CRPC Section/Subsection
107
Subject
Security for keeping the peace in other cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
127
CRPC Section/Subsection
108
Subject
Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
128
CRPC Section/Subsection
109
Subject
Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
129
CRPC Section/Subsection
110
Subject
Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. Clauses (e) the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955; (22 of 1955) and (g) The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) is added newly under subsection (f) (i). “Bond with sureties” are replaced by “bail bond”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
130
CRPC Section/Subsection
111
Subject
Order to be made.
Summary of Comparison
The words "after considering the sufficiency and fitness of sureties" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
131
CRPC Section/Subsection
112
Subject
Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
132
CRPC Section/Subsection
113
Subject
Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
133
CRPC Section/Subsection
114
Subject
Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
134
CRPC Section/Subsection
115
Subject
Power to dispense with personal attendance.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
135
CRPC Section/Subsection
116
Subject
Inquiry as to truth of information.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded "or bail bond" is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
136
CRPC Section/Subsection
117
Subject
Order to give security.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
137
CRPC Section/Subsection
118
Subject
Discharge of person informed against.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
138
CRPC Section/Subsection
119
Subject
Commencement of period for which security is required.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
139
CRPC Section/Subsection
120
Subject
Contents of bond.
Summary of Comparison
"or bail bond" is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
140
CRPC Section/Subsection
121
Subject
Power to reject sureties.
Summary of Comparison
“bond” is replaced by “bail bond”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
141
CRPC Section/Subsection
122
Subject
Imprisonment in default of security.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" and "Assistant Sessions Judge" are excluded. "or bail bond" is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
142
CRPC Section/Subsection
123
Subject
Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
143
CRPC Section/Subsection
124
Subject
Security for unexpired period of bond.
Summary of Comparison
"or bail bond" is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
144
CRPC Section/Subsection
125
Subject
Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.
Summary of Comparison
"minor" is replaced by "child".
BNSS Section/Subsection
145
CRPC Section/Subsection
126
Subject
Procedure.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (1), clause (d) is added. In subsection (2), pleader is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
146
CRPC Section/Subsection
127
Subject
Alteration in allowance.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
147
CRPC Section/Subsection
128
Subject
Enforcement of order of maintenance.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
148
CRPC Section/Subsection
129
Subject
Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
149
CRPC Section/Subsection
130
Subject
Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (1), the words "any such assembly" are replaced by "any assembly referred to in sub-section (1) of section 148," and "Executive Magistrate of the highest rank" is replaced by "District Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate authorised by him". In Subsection 2, "Magistrate" is replaced by "Executive Magistrate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
150
CRPC Section/Subsection
131
Subject
Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
151
CRPC Section/Subsection
132
Subject
Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150.
Summary of Comparison
The word "military" is replaced by "army".
BNSS Section/Subsection
152
CRPC Section/Subsection
133
Subject
Conditional order for removal of nuisance.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
153
CRPC Section/Subsection
134
Subject
Service or notification of order.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
154
CRPC Section/Subsection
135
Subject
Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.
Summary of Comparison
In clause (b) the words "and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing." are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
155
CRPC Section/Subsection
136
Subject
Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.
Summary of Comparison
“such person" is replaced by "person against whom an order is made under section 154 " and BNS section replaces corresponding IPC section.
BNSS Section/Subsection
156
CRPC Section/Subsection
137
Subject
Procedure where existence of public right is denied.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
157
CRPC Section/Subsection
138
Subject
Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause.
Summary of Comparison
New proviso regarding completion of proceedings is added thereby a timeline is stipulated for the purpose.
BNSS Section/Subsection
158
CRPC Section/Subsection
139
Subject
Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
159
CRPC Section/Subsection
140
Subject
Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
160
CRPC Section/Subsection
141
Subject
Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
161
CRPC Section/Subsection
142
Subject
Injunction pending inquiry.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
162
CRPC Section/Subsection
143
Subject
Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or Deputy Commissioner of Police" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
163
CRPC Section/Subsection
144
Subject
Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
164
CRPC Section/Subsection
145
Subject
Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
165
CRPC Section/Subsection
146
Subject
Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
166
CRPC Section/Subsection
147
Subject
Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.
Summary of Comparison
In Explanation the words "For the purposes of this sub-section" are added. The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
167
CRPC Section/Subsection
148
Subject
Local inquiry.
Summary of Comparison
The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
168
CRPC Section/Subsection
149
Subject
Police to prevent cognizable offences.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
169
CRPC Section/Subsection
150
Subject
Information of design to commit cognizable offences.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
170
CRPC Section/Subsection
151
Subject
Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
171
CRPC Section/Subsection
152
Subject
Prevention of injury to public property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
172
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.
Summary of Comparison
“(1) All persons shall be bound to conform to the lawful directions of a police officer given in fulfilment of any of his duty under this Chapter. (2) A police officer may detain or remove any person resisting, refusing, ignoring or disregarding to conform to any direction given by him under sub-section (1) and may either take such person before a Magistrate or, in petty cases, release him as soon as possible within a period of twenty-four hours.”
BNSS Section/Subsection
173
CRPC Section/Subsection
154
Subject
Information in cognizable cases.
Summary of Comparison
By adding the words "irrespective of the area where the offence is committed”, the scope is expanded to lodge an FIR. This corresponds to the concept of ‘zero FIR’By adding the word "by electronic communication," thereby it is made contemporary. Clause (ii) is added in subsection (1); this is known as eFIR.Subsection (3) is newly added regarding preliminary inquiry to ascertain whether there exists a prima facie case and proceed for investigation on the prima facie case for the cognizable offences which are made punishable for three years or more but less than seven years".In subsection (4), the words "failing which such aggrieved person may make an application to the Magistrate." are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
174
CRPC Section/Subsection
155
Subject
Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.
Summary of Comparison
Clause (ii) in subsection (1) is added regarding forwarding the daily diary report of non-cognizable cases fortnightly to the Magistrate.
BNSS Section/Subsection
175
CRPC Section/Subsection
156
Subject
Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case.
Summary of Comparison
A new proviso to subsection (1) is added. Sub-section (4) is newly added to protect public servants in the course of discharge of public duty against undue harassment, and subsection (3) is also amended according to sub-section(4) of section 173.
BNSS Section/Subsection
176
CRPC Section/Subsection
157
Subject
Procedure for investigation.
Summary of Comparison
In clause (b) of subsection (1), audio-video electronic means are added. In subsection (2), the words, "forward the daily diary report fortnightly to the Magistrate" are added. Sub-section (3) is newly added, which stipulates forensic experts visit the crime scene as mandatory for offences punishable for seven years or more.
BNSS Section/Subsection
177
CRPC Section/Subsection
158
Subject
Report how submitted.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
178
CRPC Section/Subsection
159
Subject
Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
179
CRPC Section/Subsection
160
Subject
Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.
Summary of Comparison
In the first proviso, "sixty-five years" is replaced by "sixty years" and the words "or a person with acute illness" are added. One new proviso is added. Thus, the scope of the provision is expanded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
180
CRPC Section/Subsection
161
Subject
Examination of witnesses by police.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
181
CRPC Section/Subsection
162
Subject
Statements to police and use thereof.
Summary of Comparison
Heading of the section is changed. BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
182
CRPC Section/Subsection
163
Subject
No inducement to be offered.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
183
CRPC Section/Subsection
164
Subject
Recording of confessions and statements.
Summary of Comparison
The newly added first proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides that statements are to be recorded by a woman Magistrate as far as practicable.A newly added second proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides for mandatory recording of a statement of witness by Magistrate relating to the offences punishable with imprisonment for ten years or more, imprisonment for life, or with death.The fourth proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides for the recording of the statement of a temporarily or permanently mentally or physically disabled person through audio-video electronic means.
BNSS Section/Subsection
184
CRPC Section/Subsection
164A
Subject
Medical examination of the victim of rape.
Summary of Comparison
"without delay" is replaced by "Within a period of seven days" for medical practitioner to forward the report to Investigating officer.
BNSS Section/Subsection
185
CRPC Section/Subsection
165
Subject
Search by police officer.
Summary of Comparison
A newly added Proviso to Section 185(2) mandates the recoding of search conducted through audio video, or electronic means. Subsection (5) of 185 of BNSS provides that the copies of record made under SubsSection (1) or (3) shall forthwith, but not later than 48 hours, be sent to Magistrate.
BNSS Section/Subsection
186
CRPC Section/Subsection
166
Subject
When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
187
CRPC Section/Subsection
167
Subject
Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
Summary of Comparison
A new insertion into Subsection (2) of Section 187 of BNSS provides that the Magistrate to whom an accused person is forwarded under this section may, irrespective of whether he has or has no jurisdiction to try the case, after taking into consideration the status of the accused person as to whether he is not released on bail or his bail has not been cancelled, authorise, from time to time, the detention of the accused in such custody as such Magistrate thinks fit, for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the whole, or in parts, at any time during the initial forty days or sixty days out of the detention period of sixty days or ninety days, as the case may be, as provided in sub-section (3).
BNSS Section/Subsection
188
CRPC Section/Subsection
168
Subject
Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
189
CRPC Section/Subsection
169
Subject
Release of accused when evidence deficient.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded and "or bail bond" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
190
CRPC Section/Subsection
170
Subject
Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.
Summary of Comparison
New proviso is added to subsection (1) regarding taking security from accused not in custody before the magistrate and mandate the Magistrate to accept the same.
BNSS Section/Subsection
191
CRPC Section/Subsection
171
Subject
Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
192
CRPC Section/Subsection
172
Subject
Diary of proceedings in investigation.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
193
CRPC Section/Subsection
173
Subject
Report of police officer on completion of investigation.
Summary of Comparison
Section 193(2) extends this requirement to complete the investigation within two months, offences under the Provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act also [Sections 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of POCSO Act, 2012] in addition to offences of rape and gang rape. Section 193(3)(i) of the BNSS provides that reports to Magistrate can also be forwarded through electronic communication. The newly inserted clause (i) of sub-section 193(3) (i) of BNSS provides that the report shall also contain 'the sequence of custody in the case of electronic devices'. Clause 193(3)(ii) of BNSS provides that the police officer shall, within 90 days, inform the progress of investigation by any means including electronic communication to informant or the victim. Subsection (8) is newly inserted, which mandates the police officer investigating the case to submit such number of copies of police report for supply to the accused. Proviso to the same authorises electronic communication for this purpose. The new proviso to subsection (6) provides for further investigation during the trial with the permission of the Court.
BNSS Section/Subsection
194
CRPC Section/Subsection
174
Subject
Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (2) "forthwith" is replaced by "within twenty-four hours" for sending the report to DM and SDM. The word “man” is replaced by “person”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
195
CRPC Section/Subsection
175
Subject
Power to summon persons.
Summary of Comparison
Proviso to Subsection (1) of 195 provides immunity to male persons under the age of fifteen years or above the age of sixty years, or a woman or a mentally or physically disabled persons or a person with acute illness shall not be required to attend at place other than the place where such person resides. However, they can attend at police station willingly.
BNSS Section/Subsection
196
CRPC Section/Subsection
176
Subject
Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death
Summary of Comparison
The words "Judicial Magistrate" are replaced by "Magistrate", and Metropolitan Magistrate is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
197
CRPC Section/Subsection
177
Subject
Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
198
CRPC Section/Subsection
178
Subject
Place of inquiry or trial.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
199
CRPC Section/Subsection
179
Subject
Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
200
CRPC Section/Subsection
180
Subject
Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
201
CRPC Section/Subsection
181
Subject
Place of trial in case of certain offences.
Summary of Comparison
The words "of being a thug, or murder committed by a thug" are excluded as definition of Thug and punishment being one are also excluded from the BNS.
BNSS Section/Subsection
202
CRPC Section/Subsection
182
Subject
Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc.
Summary of Comparison
The words "electronic communications" added. BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
203
CRPC Section/Subsection
183
Subject
Offence committed on journey or voyage.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
204
CRPC Section/Subsection
184
Subject
Place of trial for offences triable together.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
205
CRPC Section/Subsection
185
Subject
Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
206
CRPC Section/Subsection
186
Subject
High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
207
CRPC Section/Subsection
187
Subject
Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" are replaced by "or bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
208
CRPC Section/Subsection
188
Subject
Offence committed outside India.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or where the offence is registered in India" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
209
CRPC Section/Subsection
189
Subject
Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.
Summary of Comparison
The words "either in physical form or in electronic form" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
210
CRPC Section/Subsection
190
Subject
Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
The words "including any complaint filed by a person authorised under any special law" and "submitted in any mode including electronic mode " are added in clause (a ) and (b ) of subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
211
CRPC Section/Subsection
191
Subject
Transfer on application of the accused.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
212
CRPC Section/Subsection
192
Subject
Making over of cases to Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
213
CRPC Section/Subsection
193
Subject
Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
214
CRPC Section/Subsection
194
Subject
Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.
Summary of Comparison
No change except words "or Assistant sessions Judge" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
215
CRPC Section/Subsection
195
Subject
Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections. The words "or of some other public servant who is authorised by the concerned public servant so to do" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
216
CRPC Section/Subsection
195A
Subject
Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
217
CRPC Section/Subsection
196
Subject
Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
218
CRPC Section/Subsection
197
Subject
Prosecution of Judges and public servants.
Summary of Comparison
The BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. A second proviso to 218(1)(b) is added, which provides that such Government shall take a decision within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date of receipt of the request for sanction, and in case it fails to do so, the sanction shall be deemed to have been accorded by such Government. This will curb the tendency to help an accused public servant by such delay tactics.
BNSS Section/Subsection
219
CRPC Section/Subsection
198
Subject
Prosecution for offences against marriage.
Summary of Comparison
The Word "child" replaces "minor" and "child" also replaces "person under the age of 18 years", "is an idiot, or a lunatic" is replaced by "is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability requiring higher support needs".
BNSS Section/Subsection
220
CRPC Section/Subsection
198A
Subject
Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
221
CRPC Section/Subsection
198B
Subject
Cognizance of offence
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
222
CRPC Section/Subsection
199
Subject
Prosecution for defamation.
Summary of Comparison
BNS Chapters and sections replace corresponding IPC Chapters and sections. "child" replaces "under the age of eighteen years " or is of unsound mind replaces "or is having intellectual disability or is an idiot or a lunatic".
BNSS Section/Subsection
223
CRPC Section/Subsection
200
Subject
Examination of complainant.
Summary of Comparison
The newly added first proviso to Section 223(1) provides that no cognizance of an offence shall be taken by the Magistrate without giving the accused an opportunity of being heard. A new sub-section (2) of Section 223 provides that a Magistrate shall not take cognizance on a complaint against a public servant for any offence alleged to have been committed in the course of the discharge of his official functions or duties unless—(a) such public servant is given an opportunity to make assertions as to the situation that led to the incident so alleged; and (b) a report containing facts and circumstances of the incident from the officer superior to such a public servant is received.
BNSS Section/Subsection
224
CRPC Section/Subsection
201
Subject
Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
225
CRPC Section/Subsection
202
Subject
Postponement of issue of process.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
226
CRPC Section/Subsection
203
Subject
Dismissal of complaint.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
227
CRPC Section/Subsection
204
Subject
Issue of process.
Summary of Comparison
The new proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 227 provides that summons or warrant may also be issued through electronic means.
BNSS Section/Subsection
228
CRPC Section/Subsection
205
Subject
Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
229
CRPC Section/Subsection
206
Subject
Special summons in cases of petty offence.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate." The threshold amount of fine for the purpose of the definition of "petty offence" is increased by this section from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. The monetary limit of the fine specified in summons is increased from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (59 of 1939)” is replaced by “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
230
CRPC Section/Subsection
207
Subject
Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents.
Summary of Comparison
This section states that the documents are to be supplied free of cost to the accused without any delay, and in no case beyond 14 days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, and should also be provided to the victim if represented by an advocate. The last proviso states that the supply of documents in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished.
BNSS Section/Subsection
231
CRPC Section/Subsection
208
Subject
Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.
Summary of Comparison
Last proviso states that supply of documents to accused in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
232
CRPC Section/Subsection
209
Subject
Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.
Summary of Comparison
Two new provisos are added herein. By first proviso proceedings have been made time-bound. The proceedings under this section shall be completed within a period of ninety days from the date of taking cognizance, and such period may be extended, by the Magistrate for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days for the reasons to be recorded in writing. Second proviso states that any application filed before the Magistrate by the accused or the victim or any person authorised by such person in a case triable by Court of Session, shall be forwarded to the Court of Session with the committal of the case.
BNSS Section/Subsection
233
CRPC Section/Subsection
210
Subject
Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
234
CRPC Section/Subsection
211
Subject
Contents of charge.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
235
CRPC Section/Subsection
212
Subject
Particulars as to time, place and person.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
236
CRPC Section/Subsection
213
Subject
When manner of committing offence must be stated.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
237
CRPC Section/Subsection
214
Subject
Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
238
CRPC Section/Subsection
215
Subject
Effect of errors.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
239
CRPC Section/Subsection
216
Subject
Court may alter charge.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
240
CRPC Section/Subsection
217
Subject
Recall of witnesses when charge altered.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
241
CRPC Section/Subsection
218
Subject
Separate charges for distinct offences.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
242
CRPC Section/Subsection
219
Subject
Offences of same kind within year may be charged together.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
243
CRPC Section/Subsection
220
Subject
Trial for more than one offence.
Summary of Comparison
Subsection 243(1) reorganises illustrations (b) and (c) given in CrPC, citing "adultery" and "enticing away," which are replaced by "rape" in the rephrased illustration (b) herein.
BNSS Section/Subsection
244
CRPC Section/Subsection
221
Subject
Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
245
CRPC Section/Subsection
222
Subject
When offence proved included in offence charged.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
246
CRPC Section/Subsection
223
Subject
What persons may be charged jointly.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
247
CRPC Section/Subsection
224
Subject
Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
248
CRPC Section/Subsection
225
Subject
Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
249
CRPC Section/Subsection
226
Subject
Opening case for prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
250
CRPC Section/Subsection
227
Subject
Discharge.
Summary of Comparison
New subsection (1) provides that the accused may prefer an application for discharge within a period of sixty days from the date of commencement of the case under Section 232.
BNSS Section/Subsection
251
CRPC Section/Subsection
228
Subject
Framing of charge.
Summary of Comparison
The time limit for framing the charge is added as being within a period of sixty days from the date of first hearing. This section also allows charges to be read and explained, to the accused “present either physically or through audio-video electronic means.”
BNSS Section/Subsection
252
CRPC Section/Subsection
229
Subject
Conviction on plea of guilty.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
253
CRPC Section/Subsection
230
Subject
Date for prosecution evidence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
254
CRPC Section/Subsection
231
Subject
Evidence for prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.
BNSS Section/Subsection
255
CRPC Section/Subsection
232
Subject
Acquittal.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
256
CRPC Section/Subsection
233
Subject
Entering upon defence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
257
CRPC Section/Subsection
234
Subject
Arguments.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
258
CRPC Section/Subsection
235
Subject
Judgment of acquittal or conviction.
Summary of Comparison
New addition to subsection (1) for time bound disposal-After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgement in the case, “as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended, to a period of fortyfive days for reasons to be recorded in writing”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
259
CRPC Section/Subsection
236
Subject
Previous conviction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
260
CRPC Section/Subsection
237
Subject
Procedure in cases instituted under sib-section 2 of section 222.
Summary of Comparison
Upper limit of compensation amount increased from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees in sub-section (4).
BNSS Section/Subsection
261
CRPC Section/Subsection
238
Subject
Compliance with section 230
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
262
CRPC Section/Subsection
239
Subject
When accused shall be discharged.
Summary of Comparison
New subsection 262(1) provides the time limit of application for discharge by accused as "within a period of sixty days from the date of supply of copies of document under section 230". Examination of accused through audio-video electronic means can be done as added in sub-section (2).
BNSS Section/Subsection
263
CRPC Section/Subsection
240
Subject
Framing of charge.
Summary of Comparison
Time limit for framing of charge against the accused is added within a period of sixty days from the date of first hearing on charge.
BNSS Section/Subsection
264
CRPC Section/Subsection
241
Subject
Conviction on plea of guilty.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
265
CRPC Section/Subsection
242
Subject
Evidence for prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
The new proviso to subsection 265(3) of the BNSS states that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government.
BNSS Section/Subsection
266
CRPC Section/Subsection
243
Subject
Evidence for defence.
Summary of Comparison
New second proviso to Section 266(2) provides that the examination of witnesses may be done by audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government.
BNSS Section/Subsection
267
CRPC Section/Subsection
244
Subject
Evidence for prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
268
CRPC Section/Subsection
245
Subject
When accused shall be discharged.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
269
CRPC Section/Subsection
246
Subject
Procedure where accused is not discharged.
Summary of Comparison
The newly added subsection (7) provides that if the attendance of the prosecution witnesses under sub-sections (5) and (6) cannot be secured for cross-examination, it shall be deemed that such witness has not been examined for not being available and Magistrate proceed further.
BNSS Section/Subsection
270
CRPC Section/Subsection
247
Subject
Evidence for defence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
271
CRPC Section/Subsection
248
Subject
Acquittal or conviction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
272
CRPC Section/Subsection
249
Subject
Absence of complainant.
Summary of Comparison
It is added that the Magistrate may “after giving thirty days’ time to the complainant to be present before proceeding further.
BNSS Section/Subsection
273
CRPC Section/Subsection
250
Subject
Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.
Summary of Comparison
BNS Sections replace corresponding IPC sections. Compensation amount under sub-section (6) increased from "one hundred rupees" to “two thousand rupees”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
274
CRPC Section/Subsection
251
Subject
Substance of accusation to be stated.
Summary of Comparison
The new proviso to Section 274 provides that if the Magistrate considers the accusation groundless, he shall, after recording reasons in writing, release the accused, and such release shall have the effect of discharge.
BNSS Section/Subsection
275
CRPC Section/Subsection
252
Subject
Conviction on plea of guilty.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
276
CRPC Section/Subsection
253
Subject
Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
277
CRPC Section/Subsection
254
Subject
Procedure when not convicted.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
278
CRPC Section/Subsection
255
Subject
Acquittal or conviction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
279
CRPC Section/Subsection
256
Subject
Non-appearance or death of complainant.
Summary of Comparison
The words "after giving thirty days' time to the complainant to be present" are added. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
280
CRPC Section/Subsection
257
Subject
Withdrawal of complaint.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
281
CRPC Section/Subsection
258
Subject
Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
282
CRPC Section/Subsection
259
Subject
Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
283
CRPC Section/Subsection
260
Subject
Power to try summarily.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace Corresponding IPC sections. Sub section (2) is newly added with a proviso to it for trial of offences punishable with three or less than three years in a summary way. Provided that no appeal shall lie against the decision of a Magistrate to try a case in a summary way under this sub-section.
BNSS Section/Subsection
284
CRPC Section/Subsection
261
Subject
Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
285
CRPC Section/Subsection
262
Subject
Procedure for summary trials.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
286
CRPC Section/Subsection
263
Subject
Record in summary trials.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
287
CRPC Section/Subsection
264
Subject
Judgment in cases tried summarily.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
288
CRPC Section/Subsection
265
Subject
Language of record and judgment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
289
CRPC Section/Subsection
265A
Subject
Application of the Chapter.
Summary of Comparison
"Below the age of fourteen years" excluded from 289(1)(b), thereby expanding the scope.
BNSS Section/Subsection
290
CRPC Section/Subsection
265B
Subject
Application for plea bargaining.
Summary of Comparison
Time limit for plea bargaining "within a period of thirty days from the date of framing of charge" is added in subsection (1). 290 (4) (a) "not exceeding sixty days" is added, regarding accused to work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case". The words “as the case may be” excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
291
CRPC Section/Subsection
265C
Subject
Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
292
CRPC Section/Subsection
265D
Subject
Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
293
CRPC Section/Subsection
265E
Subject
Disposal of the case.
Summary of Comparison
Section 293 clauses (c ) and (d) make changes to require the court to show leniency towards first -time offenders who opt for plea bargaining. They may be sentenced to one fourth of minimum punishment instead of half and one-nineth instead of one-fourth respectively.
BNSS Section/Subsection
294
CRPC Section/Subsection
265F
Subject
Judgment of the Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
295
CRPC Section/Subsection
265G
Subject
Finality of the judgment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
296
CRPC Section/Subsection
265H
Subject
Power of the Court in plea bargaining.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
297
CRPC Section/Subsection
265-I
Subject
Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
298
CRPC Section/Subsection
265J
Subject
Savings.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
299
CRPC Section/Subsection
265K
Subject
Statements of accused not to be used.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
300
CRPC Section/Subsection
265L
Subject
Non-application of the Chapter.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
301
CRPC Section/Subsection
266
Subject
Definitions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
302
CRPC Section/Subsection
267
Subject
Power to require attendance of prisoners.
Summary of Comparison
The words “as the case may be” are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
303
CRPC Section/Subsection
268
Subject
Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302.
Summary of Comparison
"or Central Government" is added in the heading and other places. "the Central Government in the cases instituted by its central agency, as the case may be" are added in subsection (2).
BNSS Section/Subsection
304
CRPC Section/Subsection
269
Subject
Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
305
CRPC Section/Subsection
270
Subject
Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
306
CRPC Section/Subsection
271
Subject
Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
307
CRPC Section/Subsection
272
Subject
Language of Courts.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
308
CRPC Section/Subsection
273
Subject
Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.
Summary of Comparison
The words "through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
309
CRPC Section/Subsection
274
Subject
Record in summons-cases and inquiries.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
310
CRPC Section/Subsection
275
Subject
Record in warrant-cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
311
CRPC Section/Subsection
276
Subject
Record in trial before Court of Session.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
312
CRPC Section/Subsection
277
Subject
Language of record of evidence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
313
CRPC Section/Subsection
278
Subject
Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.
Summary of Comparison
The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" in heading and other places.
BNSS Section/Subsection
314
CRPC Section/Subsection
279
Subject
Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
315
CRPC Section/Subsection
280
Subject
Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
316
CRPC Section/Subsection
281
Subject
Record of examination of accused.
Summary of Comparison
"a Metropolitan Magistrate" is replaced by "any Magistrate, or by a Court of Session," and sub-sections related to a metropolitan Magistrate are excluded. A new proviso is added to 316 (4) "where the accused is in custody and is examined through electronic communication, his signature shall be taken within seventy-two hours of such examination.”
BNSS Section/Subsection
317
CRPC Section/Subsection
282
Subject
Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
318
CRPC Section/Subsection
283
Subject
Record in High Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
319
CRPC Section/Subsection
284
Subject
When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
320
CRPC Section/Subsection
285
Subject
Commission to whom to be issued.
Summary of Comparison
“Chief Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
321
CRPC Section/Subsection
286
Subject
Execution of commissions.
Summary of Comparison
"Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate, or such Metropolitan or Judicial Magistrate" is replaced by "Chief Judicial Magistrate or such Magistrate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
322
CRPC Section/Subsection
287
Subject
Parties may examine witnesses.
Summary of Comparison
The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”. “as the case may be” excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
323
CRPC Section/Subsection
288
Subject
Return of commission.
Summary of Comparison
BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
324
CRPC Section/Subsection
289
Subject
Adjournment of proceeding.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
325
CRPC Section/Subsection
290
Subject
Execution of foreign commissions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
326
CRPC Section/Subsection
291
Subject
Deposition of medical witness.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
327
CRPC Section/Subsection
291A
Subject
Identification report of Magistrate.
Summary of Comparison
BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
BNSS Section/Subsection
328
CRPC Section/Subsection
292
Subject
Evidence of officers of the Mint.
Summary of Comparison
BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections. “any such”, “of the mint officer” and “as the case may be” are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
329
CRPC Section/Subsection
293
Subject
Reports of certain Government scientific experts.
Summary of Comparison
In 329(4) (g) the words "State Government or, and or certified "are added and, “Government” excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
330
CRPC Section/Subsection
294
Subject
No formal proof of certain documents.
Summary of Comparison
Two new provisos are added. Time limit of thirty days for acceptance or denial of the genuineness of the document, provided the Court may relax the time limit as stated in the first proviso. And the second proviso states that experts should be called only if he is disputed by any parties during the trial. The words “may be prescribed by the State Government” is replaced by “the State Government may, by rules, provide”
BNSS Section/Subsection
331
CRPC Section/Subsection
295
Subject
Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
332
CRPC Section/Subsection
296
Subject
Evidence of formal character on affidavit.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
333
CRPC Section/Subsection
297
Subject
Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
334
CRPC Section/Subsection
298
Subject
Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
335
CRPC Section/Subsection
299
Subject
Record of evidence in absence of accused.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
336
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added section. Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases may be secured through the successor officer of such a public servant, etc.
BNSS Section/Subsection
337
CRPC Section/Subsection
300
Subject
Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
338
CRPC Section/Subsection
301
Subject
Appearance by Public Prosecutors.
Summary of Comparison
"Pleader" is replaced by "Advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
339
CRPC Section/Subsection
302
Subject
Permission to conduct prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
340
CRPC Section/Subsection
303
Subject
Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
341
CRPC Section/Subsection
304
Subject
Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
342
CRPC Section/Subsection
305
Subject
Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.
Summary of Comparison
The words "duly authorised by him" are added in subsection (5).
BNSS Section/Subsection
343
CRPC Section/Subsection
306
Subject
Tender of pardon to accomplice.
Summary of Comparison
"or a Metropolitan magistrate" excluded and "the criminal law amendment Act 1952" replaced by "any other law for the time being in force".
BNSS Section/Subsection
344
CRPC Section/Subsection
307
Subject
Power to direct tender of pardon.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
345
CRPC Section/Subsection
308
Subject
Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
346
CRPC Section/Subsection
309
Subject
Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.
Summary of Comparison
The BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. The word "Magistrate" is replaced by "Court". A new clause (b) is added to the last proviso of subsection (2), which states, "Where the circumstances are beyond the control of a party, not more than two adjournments may be granted by the Court after hearing the objections of the other party and for the reasons to be recorded in writing”. The word "pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
347
CRPC Section/Subsection
310
Subject
Local inspection.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
348
CRPC Section/Subsection
311
Subject
Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
349
CRPC Section/Subsection
311A
Subject
Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or finger impressions" and “or voice sample" are added. One new proviso added which provides that the Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, order any person to give such a specimen or sample without him being arrested.
BNSS Section/Subsection
350
CRPC Section/Subsection
312
Subject
Expenses of complainants and witnesses.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
351
CRPC Section/Subsection
313
Subject
Power to examine the accused.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
352
CRPC Section/Subsection
314
Subject
Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
353
CRPC Section/Subsection
315
Subject
Accused person to be competent witness.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
354
CRPC Section/Subsection
316
Subject
No influence to be used to induce disclosure.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
355
CRPC Section/Subsection
317
Subject
Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate". A new explanation is added –“For the purpose of this section, personal attendance of the accused includes attendance through audio-video electronic means”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
356
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender.
Summary of Comparison
A newly added section which gives provision for Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. An extra-ordinary provision.
BNSS Section/Subsection
357
CRPC Section/Subsection
318
Subject
Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
358
CRPC Section/Subsection
319
Subject
Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
359
CRPC Section/Subsection
320
Subject
Compounding of offences.
Summary of Comparison
In the table of compoundable offences, the corresponding IPC sections are replaced by BNS sections. Section 497 IPC is excluded as it is not included in BNS. The rest remains same.
BNSS Section/Subsection
360
CRPC Section/Subsection
321
Subject
Withdrawal from prosecution.
Summary of Comparison
"by the Delhi Special Police Establishment under the Delhi Special Establishment Act 1946 (25 of 1946)" is replaced by "under any Central Act," and a new proviso is added which provides further that no Court shall allow such withdrawal without giving an opportunity of being heard to the victim in the case.
BNSS Section/Subsection
361
CRPC Section/Subsection
322
Subject
Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
362
CRPC Section/Subsection
323
Subject
Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
363
CRPC Section/Subsection
324
Subject
Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
364
CRPC Section/Subsection
325
Subject
Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
365
CRPC Section/Subsection
326
Subject
Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
366
CRPC Section/Subsection
327
Subject
Court to be open.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
367
CRPC Section/Subsection
328
Subject
Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind.
Summary of Comparison
“person of unsound mine” in the heading replaces “lunatic” Subsection (2) specifies about psychologist to be "of Government hospital or Government medical college" and "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".
BNSS Section/Subsection
368
CRPC Section/Subsection
329
Subject
Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.
Summary of Comparison
Nearest medical college is now specified as Government medical college. "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".
BNSS Section/Subsection
369
CRPC Section/Subsection
330
Subject
Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial.
Summary of Comparison
"mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability" and "public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum".
BNSS Section/Subsection
370
CRPC Section/Subsection
331
Subject
Resumption of inquiry or trial.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
371
CRPC Section/Subsection
332
Subject
Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
372
CRPC Section/Subsection
333
Subject
When accused appears to have been of sound mind.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
373
CRPC Section/Subsection
334
Subject
Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
374
CRPC Section/Subsection
335
Subject
Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.
Summary of Comparison
"public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum", and "Mental Health care Act, 2017(10 of 2017" replaces "Indian LunacyAct,1912 (4 of 1912)".
BNSS Section/Subsection
375
CRPC Section/Subsection
336
Subject
Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
376
CRPC Section/Subsection
337
Subject
Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence.
Summary of Comparison
"person of unsound mind" replaces "lunatic", "lunatic asylum, the visitors of such asylum or any two of them," is replaced by "public mental health establishment, the Mental Health Review Board constituted under the Mental Health care Act, 2017(10 of 2017) ".
BNSS Section/Subsection
377
CRPC Section/Subsection
338
Subject
Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released.
Summary of Comparison
The words "person of unsound mind" replace "lunatic" in the heading. "public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum".
BNSS Section/Subsection
378
CRPC Section/Subsection
339
Subject
Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend.
Summary of Comparison
The words "person of unsound mind" replace "lunatic" in the heading.
BNSS Section/Subsection
379
CRPC Section/Subsection
340
Subject
Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
380
CRPC Section/Subsection
341
Subject
Appeal.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
381
CRPC Section/Subsection
342
Subject
Power to order costs.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
382
CRPC Section/Subsection
343
Subject
Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
383
CRPC Section/Subsection
344
Subject
Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.
Summary of Comparison
The fine increased to "one thousand rupees" from "five hundred rupees”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
384
CRPC Section/Subsection
345
Subject
Procedure in certain cases of contempt.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace IPC Sections. Fine increased to "one thousand rupees" from "two hundred rupees".
BNSS Section/Subsection
385
CRPC Section/Subsection
346
Subject
Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
386
CRPC Section/Subsection
347
Subject
When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
387
CRPC Section/Subsection
348
Subject
Discharge of offender on submission of apology.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
388
CRPC Section/Subsection
349
Subject
Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
389
CRPC Section/Subsection
350
Subject
Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.
Summary of Comparison
The fine increased to "five hundred rupees" from " One hundred rupees".
BNSS Section/Subsection
390
CRPC Section/Subsection
351
Subject
Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
391
CRPC Section/Subsection
352
Subject
Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
392
CRPC Section/Subsection
353
Subject
Judgment.
Summary of Comparison
"pleaders" is replaced by "advocates." A new proviso is added to subsection (4), which provides that the Court shall, as far as practicable, upload a copy of the judgement on its portal within a period of seven days from the date of judgement. And the words "either in person or through audio-video electronic means". are added in subsection (5).
BNSS Section/Subsection
393
CRPC Section/Subsection
354
Subject
Language and contents of judgment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
394
CRPC Section/Subsection
356
Subject
Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.
Summary of Comparison
Reframing of phrases without any change in essence.
BNSS Section/Subsection
395
CRPC Section/Subsection
357
Subject
Order to pay compensation.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
396
CRPC Section/Subsection
357A & 357B
Subject
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].
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
397
CRPC Section/Subsection
357C
Subject
Treatment of victims.
Summary of Comparison
BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections. "under sections 4, 6, 8 or section 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 " is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
398
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Witness protection scheme.
Summary of Comparison
“Every State Government shall prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme for the State with a view to ensure protection of the witnesses”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
399
CRPC Section/Subsection
358
Subject
Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
400
CRPC Section/Subsection
359
Subject
Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
401
CRPC Section/Subsection
360
Subject
Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded “or bail bond" are added. ‘the Children Act 1960 (60 of 1960)" is replaced by "The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015".
BNSS Section/Subsection
402
CRPC Section/Subsection
361
Subject
Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
‘The Children Act 1960 (60 of 1960)" is replaced by "The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015".
BNSS Section/Subsection
403
CRPC Section/Subsection
362
Subject
Court not to alter judgment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
404
CRPC Section/Subsection
363
Subject
Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.
Summary of Comparison
New Proviso added to subsection (5), which provides further that the Court may, on an application made on this behalf by the Prosecuting Officer, provide to the Government, free of cost, a certified copy of such judgement, order, deposition, or record.
BNSS Section/Subsection
405
CRPC Section/Subsection
364
Subject
Judgment when to be translated
Summary of Comparison
The words "the accused so required" replaced by "if either party so requires".
BNSS Section/Subsection
406
CRPC Section/Subsection
365
Subject
Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
407
CRPC Section/Subsection
366
Subject
Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.
Summary of Comparison
The words "shall be" replaced by "forthwith".
BNSS Section/Subsection
408
CRPC Section/Subsection
367
Subject
Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
409
CRPC Section/Subsection
368
Subject
Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
410
CRPC Section/Subsection
369
Subject
Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
411
CRPC Section/Subsection
370
Subject
Procedure in case of difference of opinion.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
412
CRPC Section/Subsection
371
Subject
Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.
Summary of Comparison
The words "either physically, or through electronic means" is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
413
CRPC Section/Subsection
372
Subject
No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
414
CRPC Section/Subsection
373
Subject
Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
415
CRPC Section/Subsection
374
Subject
Appeals from convictions.
Summary of Comparison
"a Metropolitan Magistrate or Assistant Sessions Judge" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
416
CRPC Section/Subsection
375
Subject
No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.
Summary of Comparison
"Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
417
CRPC Section/Subsection
376
Subject
No appeal in petty cases.
Summary of Comparison
"Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded. Imprisonment limit is reduced from six months to three months.
BNSS Section/Subsection
418
CRPC Section/Subsection
377
Subject
Appeal by the State Government against sentence.
Summary of Comparison
The words "the Delhi Special Police Establishment, constituted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), or by any other" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
419
CRPC Section/Subsection
378
Subject
Appeal in case of acquittal.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
420
CRPC Section/Subsection
379
Subject
Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
421
CRPC Section/Subsection
380
Subject
Special right of appeal in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
The word "contained" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
422
CRPC Section/Subsection
381
Subject
Appeal to Court of Session how heard.
Summary of Comparison
The word "Assistant Session Judge" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
423
CRPC Section/Subsection
382
Subject
Petition of appeal.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
424
CRPC Section/Subsection
383
Subject
Procedure when appellant in jail.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
425
CRPC Section/Subsection
384
Subject
Summary dismissal of appeal.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
426
CRPC Section/Subsection
385
Subject
Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
427
CRPC Section/Subsection
386
Subject
Powers of the Appellate Court.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
428
CRPC Section/Subsection
387
Subject
Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
429
CRPC Section/Subsection
388
Subject
Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
430
CRPC Section/Subsection
389
Subject
Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail.
Summary of Comparison
"or bail bond" added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
431
CRPC Section/Subsection
390
Subject
Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
432
CRPC Section/Subsection
391
Subject
Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
433
CRPC Section/Subsection
392
Subject
Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
434
CRPC Section/Subsection
393
Subject
Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
435
CRPC Section/Subsection
394
Subject
Abatement of appeals.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
436
CRPC Section/Subsection
395
Subject
Reference to High Court.
Summary of Comparison
"Metropolitan Magistrate" and “or him” excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
437
CRPC Section/Subsection
396
Subject
Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
438
CRPC Section/Subsection
397
Subject
Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or bail bond " added and "bail" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
439
CRPC Section/Subsection
398
Subject
Power to order inquiry.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
440
CRPC Section/Subsection
399
Subject
Sessions Judge's powers of revision.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
441
CRPC Section/Subsection
400
Subject
Power of Additional Sessions Judge.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
442
CRPC Section/Subsection
401
Subject
High Court's powers of revision.
Summary of Comparison
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
443
CRPC Section/Subsection
402
Subject
Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
444
CRPC Section/Subsection
403
Subject
Option of Court to hear parties.
Summary of Comparison
“pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
445
CRPC Section/Subsection
405
Subject
High Court's order to be certified to lower Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
446
CRPC Section/Subsection
406
Subject
Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Summary of Comparison
"not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
447
CRPC Section/Subsection
407
Subject
Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (4) "or bail bond" is added and "with or without sureties" excluded. From the subsection (7) "not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
448
CRPC Section/Subsection
408
Subject
Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.
Summary of Comparison
The words "one thousand rupees" are replaced by “sum”, whereas "two hundred and fifty rupees" is replaced by “sum not exceeding ten thousand rupees".
BNSS Section/Subsection
449
CRPC Section/Subsection
409
Subject
Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge.
Summary of Comparison
From subsection (1) "any Assistant Sessions Judge or" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
450
CRPC Section/Subsection
410
Subject
Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
451
CRPC Section/Subsection
411
Subject
Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
452
CRPC Section/Subsection
412
Subject
Reasons to be recorded.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
453
CRPC Section/Subsection
413
Subject
Execution of order passed under section 409.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
454
CRPC Section/Subsection
414
Subject
Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
455
CRPC Section/Subsection
415
Subject
Commutation of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
456
CRPC Section/Subsection
416
Subject
Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.
Summary of Comparison
The heading "Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman" replaces the heading "Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman".
BNSS Section/Subsection
457
CRPC Section/Subsection
417
Subject
Power to appoint place of imprisonment.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or section 23 of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (5 of 1920), as the case may be;" excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
458
CRPC Section/Subsection
418
Subject
Execution of sentence of imprisonment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
459
CRPC Section/Subsection
419
Subject
Direction of warrant for execution.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
460
CRPC Section/Subsection
420
Subject
Warrant with whom to be lodged.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
461
CRPC Section/Subsection
421
Subject
Warrant for levy of fine.
Summary of Comparison
The words, "but no such payment has been made" added in subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
462
CRPC Section/Subsection
422
Subject
Effect of such warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
463
CRPC Section/Subsection
423
Subject
Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
464
CRPC Section/Subsection
424
Subject
Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.
Summary of Comparison
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded" and or bail bond" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
465
CRPC Section/Subsection
425
Subject
Who may issue warrant.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
466
CRPC Section/Subsection
426
Subject
Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
467
CRPC Section/Subsection
427
Subject
Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
468
CRPC Section/Subsection
428
Subject
Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
469
CRPC Section/Subsection
429
Subject
Saving.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
470
CRPC Section/Subsection
430
Subject
Return of warrant on execution of sentence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
471
CRPC Section/Subsection
431
Subject
Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
472
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Mercy Petition in death sentence cases.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added section.
BNSS Section/Subsection
473
CRPC Section/Subsection
432
Subject
Power to suspend or remit sentences.
Summary of Comparison
In sub-section (5) the word “male” is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
474
CRPC Section/Subsection
433
Subject
Power to commute sentence.
Summary of Comparison
Five new clauses are added regarding commutation of sentence and four clauses are excluded from 433 CrPC.
BNSS Section/Subsection
475
CRPC Section/Subsection
433A
Subject
Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
476
CRPC Section/Subsection
434
Subject
Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
477
CRPC Section/Subsection
435
Subject
State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
The word "concurrence" replaces "consultation". The words "the Delhi Special Police Establishment constituted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), or" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
478
CRPC Section/Subsection
436
Subject
In what cases bail to be taken.
Summary of Comparison
The word “bail” is replaced by "or bail bond". “without sureties” is excluded. In subsection(2) “bond or”, “or bail bond” are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
479
CRPC Section/Subsection
436A
Subject
Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained.
Summary of Comparison
“or life imprisonment is added." One new proviso is added to subsection (1), which states about the bail of first-time offenders. Two new subsections (2) and (3) are added, which are about bail for individuals having multiple pending investigations, inquiries or trials for more than one offence, and applications by the superintendent of jail where the accused person is detained, respectively.“bail” is added in place of “his personal bond with or without sureties," “also” is used in place of “further”.
BNSS Section/Subsection
480
CRPC Section/Subsection
437
Subject
When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.
Summary of Comparison
In first proviso "is under the age of 16 years" is replaced by "child". In third proviso, "or for police custody beyond the first fifteen days" added. The words "without sureties" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
481
CRPC Section/Subsection
437A
Subject
Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court.
Summary of Comparison
The words "bail bond with sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
482
CRPC Section/Subsection
438
Subject
Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
483
CRPC Section/Subsection
439
Subject
Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
484
CRPC Section/Subsection
440
Subject
Amount of bond and reduction thereof.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
485
CRPC Section/Subsection
441
Subject
Bond of accused and sureties.
Summary of Comparison
The words "bail or released on his own bond" replaced by "bond or bail bond" and “bail” is replaced by “bond or bail bond” in sub-section (1). In subsection (2) and (3), “or bail bond” is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
486
CRPC Section/Subsection
441A
Subject
Declaration by sureties.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
487
CRPC Section/Subsection
442
Subject
Discharge from custody.
Summary of Comparison
The words "bail bond" are added in subsection (1) and (2).
BNSS Section/Subsection
488
CRPC Section/Subsection
443
Subject
Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
489
CRPC Section/Subsection
444
Subject
Discharge of sureties.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
490
CRPC Section/Subsection
445
Subject
Deposit instead of recognizance.
Summary of Comparison
The words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".
BNSS Section/Subsection
491
CRPC Section/Subsection
446
Subject
Procedure when bond has been forfeited.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
492
CRPC Section/Subsection
446A
Subject
Cancellation of bond and bail bond.
Summary of Comparison
The words "bail bond" are added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
493
CRPC Section/Subsection
447
Subject
Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
494
CRPC Section/Subsection
448
Subject
Bond required from child.
Summary of Comparison
The word "minor" is replaced by "child".
BNSS Section/Subsection
495
CRPC Section/Subsection
449
Subject
Appeal from orders under section 491.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
496
CRPC Section/Subsection
450
Subject
Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
497
CRPC Section/Subsection
451
Subject
Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
In subsection (1), the words, “or the Magistrate empowered to take cognizance or commit the case for trial”, "investigation," and “or the Magistrate” are added. New subsections (2), (3), (4), and (5) are added, which stipulate the process of disposal, destruction, confiscation, or delivery of the property.
BNSS Section/Subsection
498
CRPC Section/Subsection
452
Subject
Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.
Summary of Comparison
The words "investigation" and "or the Magistrate” are added, and “Court” is replaced by “case” in subsection (1). The words “or the Magistrate” is added in subsection (2).
BNSS Section/Subsection
499
CRPC Section/Subsection
453
Subject
Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.
Summary of Comparison
The words "within six months from the date of such order" are added for specifying the time limit for delivery to the purchaser.
BNSS Section/Subsection
500
CRPC Section/Subsection
454
Subject
Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.
Summary of Comparison
The word “or Magistrate” is added.
BNSS Section/Subsection
501
CRPC Section/Subsection
455
Subject
Destruction of libellous and other matter.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
502
CRPC Section/Subsection
456
Subject
Power to restore possession of immovable property.
Summary of Comparison
The words "attended by" are replaced by "by use of" in subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
503
CRPC Section/Subsection
457
Subject
Procedure by police upon seizure of property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
504
CRPC Section/Subsection
458
Subject
Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.
Summary of Comparison
The words "may be prescribed" are replaced by "as the State Government may, by rules, provide".
BNSS Section/Subsection
505
CRPC Section/Subsection
459
Subject
Power to sell perishable property.
Summary of Comparison
"five hundred rupees" is replaced by "less than ten thousand rupees".
BNSS Section/Subsection
506
CRPC Section/Subsection
460
Subject
Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
507
CRPC Section/Subsection
461
Subject
Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.
Summary of Comparison
The words "or telegraph" are excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
508
CRPC Section/Subsection
462
Subject
Proceedings in wrong place.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
509
CRPC Section/Subsection
463
Subject
Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
510
CRPC Section/Subsection
464
Subject
Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
511
CRPC Section/Subsection
465
Subject
Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
512
CRPC Section/Subsection
466
Subject
Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
513
CRPC Section/Subsection
467
Subject
Definitions.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
514
CRPC Section/Subsection
468
Subject
Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.
Summary of Comparison
A new explanation is added. "For the purpose of computing the period of limitation, the relevant date shall be the date of filing a complaint under section 223 or the date of recording information under section 173." “elsewhere” is excluded from subsection (1).
BNSS Section/Subsection
515
CRPC Section/Subsection
469
Subject
Commencement of the period of limitation.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
516
CRPC Section/Subsection
470
Subject
Exclusion of time in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
517
CRPC Section/Subsection
471
Subject
Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
518
CRPC Section/Subsection
472
Subject
Continuing offence.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
519
CRPC Section/Subsection
473
Subject
Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
520
CRPC Section/Subsection
474
Subject
Trials before High Courts.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
521
CRPC Section/Subsection
475
Subject
Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.
Summary of Comparison
The word "military" is replaced by "army".
BNSS Section/Subsection
522
CRPC Section/Subsection
476
Subject
Forms.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
523
CRPC Section/Subsection
477
Subject
Power of High Court to make rules.
Summary of Comparison
The word "prescribed" is replaced by "provided by rules made by the State Government".
BNSS Section/Subsection
524
CRPC Section/Subsection
478
Subject
Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
525
CRPC Section/Subsection
479
Subject
Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
526
CRPC Section/Subsection
480
Subject
Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.
Summary of Comparison
The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
BNSS Section/Subsection
527
CRPC Section/Subsection
481
Subject
Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.
Summary of Comparison
No change.
BNSS Section/Subsection
528
CRPC Section/Subsection
482
Subject
Saving of inherent powers of High Court.
Summary of Comparison
Ditto.
BNSS Section/Subsection
529
CRPC Section/Subsection
483
Subject
Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts.
Summary of Comparison
In the heading words "Court of Judicial Magistrates" are replaced by "Courts". And "Courts of Session and", "the Judges and" are added. The word "such" is excluded.
BNSS Section/Subsection
530
CRPC Section/Subsection
-
Subject
Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.
Summary of Comparison
Newly added under heading Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.
BNSS Section/Subsection
531
CRPC Section/Subsection
484
Subject
Repeal and savings.
Summary of Comparison
Proviso to subsection (2) (a) is excluded. In sub-section 2(b), the word "prescribed" is replaced at one place by "provided by rules" and at another place by the word “specified”. Proviso to subsection (2) (d) is excluded.