BNSS vs CrPC Comparison

Compare the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 with the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 . Search by either section number or subject to trace how each provision changed.

BNSS 2023	CrPC 1973	Subject	Details
18	24	Public Prosecutors.	New proviso added to sub(1).
180	161	Examination of witnesses by police.	No change.
181	162	Statements to police and use thereof.	... BSA sections replacing the corresponding sections of the Indian Evidence Act.
182	163	No inducement to be offered.	No change.
183	164	Recording of confessions and statements.	... statements should be recorded by a female Magistrate... mandates recording of witness's statement... using audio-video electronic methods.
184	164 A	Medical examination of the victim of rape.	... report... timeframe... within a period of seven days.
185	165	Search by police officer.	... requires the recording of searches... immediately, but no later than 48 hours.
186	166	When officer... require another...	No change.
187	167	Procedure when investigation cannot be completed...	... authority to grant multiple periods of detention, not exceeding a total of fifteen days... total detention period of sixty days or ninety days.
188	168	Report of investigation by subordinate...	No change.
189	169	Release of accused when evidence deficient.	... 'with or without sureties' are excluded and 'or bail bond' are added.
218	197	Prosecution of Judges and public servants.	... decision within 120 days... fails... deemed that sanction has been granted.
318	283	Record in High Court.	No change.
418	377	Appeal by State Government against sentence.	Excludes reference to Delhi Special Police Establishment.
509	463	Non-compliance with section 183 or 316.	No change.
518	472	Continuing offence.	No change.
10	12	Chief Judicial Magistrate etc.	No change.
100	97	Search wrongfully confined.	No change.
101	98	Restore abducted females.	Male/husband terms excluded.
102	99	Direction of warrants.	No change.
103	100	Closed place search.	BNS sections replace IPC.
104	101	Disposal beyond jurisdiction.	No change.
105	-	Recording search/seizure.	Audio-video electronic recording mandatory.
106	102	Seize property.	No change.
107	-	Attachment/Forfeiture.	Newly added.
108	103	Magistrate direct search.	No change.
109	104	Impound document.	No change.
110-124	105-166B	Reciprocal arrangements/Letters.	Companies Act 2013 replaces 1956. Metropolitan Magistrate excluded.
210	190	Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.	... 'including any complaint filed by a person authorised under any special law'... 'submitted in any mode including electronic mode' added.
310	275	Record in warrant-cases.	No change.
410	369	Confirmation to be signed by two Judges.	No change.
510	464	Effect of omission to frame charge.	No change.
16	22	Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.	No change.
160	141	Procedure on order being made absolute...	No change.
161	142	Injunction pending inquiry.	No change.
162	143	Magistrate may prohibit repetition...	The words 'or Deputy Commissioner of Police' are added.
163	144	Power to issue order in urgent cases...	No change.
164	145	Procedure where dispute concerning land...	No change.
165	146	Power to attach subject of dispute...	No change.
166	147	Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.	... term 'pleader' is substituted with 'advocate'.
167	148	Local inquiry.	The word 'pleader' is replaced by 'advocate'.
168	149	Police to prevent cognizable offences.	No change.
169	150	Information of design to commit...	No change.
216	195 A	Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening...	No change.
316	281	Record of examination of accused.	'Metropolitan Magistrate' replaced... signature within seventy-two hours if electronic.
416	375	No appeal when accused pleads guilty.	Metropolitan Magistrate excluded.
516	470	Exclusion of time.	No change.
12	14	Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.	Metropolitan area excluded.
125	106	Security for peace conviction.	No change.
126	107	Security peace other cases.	No change.
127	108	Security good behaviour seditious.	BNS sections replace IPC.
128	109	Security good behaviour suspected.	No change.
129	110	Security good behaviour habitual.	BNS sections replace IPC.
212	192	Making over of cases to Magistrates.	No change.
312	277	Language of record of evidence.	No change.
412	371	Procedure in cases submitted to High Court.	"either physically, or through electronic means" added.
512	466	Defect not to make attachment unlawful.	No Change.
11	13	Special Judicial Magistrates.	No change.
211	191	Transfer on application of the accused.	No change.
311	276	Record in Court of Session.	No change.
411	370	Procedure in case of difference of opinion.	No change.
511	465	Finding when reversible by reason of error.	No change.
17	23	Subordination of Executive Magistrates.	Certain exclusions.
170	151	Arrest to prevent...	No change.
171	152	Prevention of injury to public property.	No change.
173	154	Information in cognizable cases.	... concept is commonly referred to as 'zero FIR'... 'by electronic communication' is added... eFIR.
174	155	Information as to non-cognizable cases...	... mandates the regular submission of the daily diary report... every two weeks.
175	156	Police officer's power to investigate...	... protection of public servants from unnecessary harassment... modified in accordance with subsection (4) of section 173.
176	157	Procedure for investigation.	... include audio-video electronic means... mandates presence of forensic experts... for offenses punishable by seven years or more.
177	158	Report how submitted.	No change.
178	159	Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.	No change.
179	160	Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.	... age limit of 'sixty-five years' is revised to 'sixty years'... 'or a person with acute illness'.
217	196	Prosecution for offences against the State...	No Change
317	282	Interpreter bound.	No change.
417	376	No appeal in petty cases.	Imprisonment limit reduced to three months; Metropolitan Magistrate excluded.
517	471	Exclusion of date when Court is closed.	No change.
15	21	Special Executive Magistrates.	SP rank officers can be appointed.
150	131	Power of certain armed force officers...	No change.
151	132	Protection against prosecution...	The word 'military' is replaced by 'army'..
152	133	Conditional order for removal of nuisance.	No change.
153	134	Service or notification of order.	No change.
154	135	Person to whom order is addressed...	... conferencing may also be allowed...
155	136	Penalty for failure...	... relevant IPC section is replaced with the corresponding BNS section.
156	137	Procedure where public right is denied.	No change.
157	138	Procedure where person...	New proviso regarding completion of proceedings is added...
158	139	Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation...	No change.
159	140	Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.	No change.
215	195	Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority...	BNS sections replace IPC... 'or of some other public servant... authorised... so to do' added.
315	280	Remarks respecting demeanour.	No change.
379	340	Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.	No change.
415	374	Appeals from convictions.	"Metropolitan Magistrate or Assistant Sessions Judge" excluded.
515	469	Commencement of period of limitation.	No change.
14	20	Executive Magistrates.	Metropolitan area excluded.
140	121	Reject sureties.	Bond replaced by bail bond.
141	122	Imprison in default.	Metropolitan/Assistant Sessions excluded.
142	123	Power to release.	No change.
143	124	Security unexpired period.	Added or bail bond.
144	125	Maintenance wives/children.	Minor replaced by child.
145	126	Maintenance procedure.	Pleader replaced by Advocate.
146	127	Alteration in allowance.	No change.
147	128	Enforcement of order of maintenance.	No change.
148	129	Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.	No change.
149	130	Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.	...
214	194	Additional Sessions Judges to try cases...	No change except words 'or Assistant sessions Judge' are excluded.
314	279	Interpretation of evidence.	No Change
414	373	Appeal from orders requiring security.	No change.
514	468	Bar to taking cognizance (Limitation).	Explanation added: date of complaint/FIR is relevant date.
4	4	Trial of offences under BNS and other laws.	No change.
34	40	Duty of village officers.	Specifies offences of 10+ years.
40	43	Arrest by private person.	Within 6 hours from arrest.
41	44	Arrest by Magistrate.	No change.
42	45	Protection of Armed Forces.	No change.
43	46	Arrest how made.	Handcuffs for habitual/repeat offenders.
44	47	Search of place entered.	No change.
45	48	Pursuit of offenders.	No change.
46	49	No unnecessary restraint.	No change.
47	50	Informed of grounds of arrest.	No change.
48	50A	Inform relative/friend.	Inform designated police officer.
49	51	Search of arrested person.	No change.
54	54A	Identification of person.	Audio-video electronic recording.
58	57	Detention max 24 hours.	No change.
64	62	Summons how served.	Electronic communication provisos.
74	72	Warrants to whom directed.	No change.
84	82	Proclamation for absconding.	BNS sections replace IPC.
94	91	Summons to produce document.	Includes electronic communication devices.
134	115	Dispense personal attendance.	Pleader replaced by Advocate.
194	174	Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.	... 'forthwith' revised to 'within twenty-four hours'... 'man' replaced with 'person'.
204	184	Place of trial for offences triable together.	No change.
220	198 A	Prosecution under section 498A.	No change.
224	201	Procedure by Magistrate not competent...	No change.
234	211	Contents of charge.	No change.
240	217	Recall of witnesses when charge altered.	No change.
241	218	Separate charges for distinct offences.	No change.
242	219	Offences of same kind within year...	No change.
243	220	Trial for more than one offence.	... illustration (b) to include the offence of 'rape'.
244	221	Where it is doubtful...	No change.
245	222	When offence proved included in offence charged.	No change.
246	223	What persons may be charged jointly.	No change.
247	224	Withdrawal of remaining charges...	No change.
1	1	Short title, extent and commencement.	The Act name i.e., Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has been mentioned.
2	2	Definitions.	Several new subsections added, namely 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), etc.
2(1)(a)	-	audio-video electronic means	Newly added.
2(1)(b)	-	bail	Newly added.
2(1)(c)	2(a)	bailable offence	No change.
2(1)(d)	-	bail bond	Newly added.
2(1)(e)	-	bond	Newly added.
2(1)(f)	2(b)	charge	No change.
2(1)(g)	2(c)	cognizable offence	No change.
2(1)(h)	2(d)	complaint	No change except word Code replaced with Sanhita.
2(1)(i)	-	electronic communication	Newly added.
2(1)(j)	2(e)	High Court	No change.
2(1)(k)	2(g)	inquiry	No change.
2(1)(l)	2(h)	investigation	Code replaced with Sanhita.
2(1)(m)	2(i)	judicial proceeding	No change.
2(1)(n)	2(j)	local jurisdiction	No change.
2(1)(o)	2(l)	non-cognizable offence	No change.
2(1)(p)	2(m)	notification	No change.
2(1)(q)	2(n)	offence	No change.
2(1)(r)	2(o)	officer in charge of a police station	No change.
2(1)(s)	2(p)	place	No change.
2(1)(t)	2(r)	police report	No change.
2(1)(u)	2(s)	police station	No change.
2(1)(v)	2(u)	Public Prosecutor	No change.
2(1)(w)	2(v)	sub-division	No change.
2(1)(x)	2(w)	summons-case	No change.
2(1)(y)	2(wa)	victim	Substituted phrasing.
2(1)(z)	2(x)	warrant-case	No change.
2(2)	2(y)	Words and expressions used.	Interpreted according to BNS 2023 and IT Act 2000.
3	3	Construction of references.	Sub-sections 3(1) and 3(2) excluded.
5	5	Saving.	No change.
6	6	Classes of Criminal Courts.	Metropolitan area/Magistrates excluded.
7	7	Territorial divisions.	Metropolitan area proviso excluded.
8	9	Court of Session.	Assistant Sessions Judges excluded; roles abolished.
9	11	Courts of Judicial Magistrates.	Metropolitan area excluded.
13	15	Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.	No change.
19	25	Assistant Public Prosecutors.	14 days timeline specified.
20	25A	Directorate of Prosecution.	District Directorate established.
21	26	Courts by which offences are triable.	No change.
22	28	Sentences by HC and Sessions Judges.	Sub Section 28(3) CrPC excluded.
23-30	29-36	Sentences and Powers of Judges.	Fine amounts increased (50k/10k). Community service added.
190	170	Cases to be sent to Magistrate...	... taking security from accused not in custody... mandate the Magistrate to accept the same.
191	171	Complainant and witnesses not to accompany...	No change.
192	172	Diary of proceedings in investigation.	No change.
193	173	Report of police officer on completion of investigation.	... complete investigation within two months... rape... gang rape... sent electronically... progress... to informant or victim within 90 days... electronic... further investigation... permission of Court.
195	175	Power to summon persons.	... male under fifteen or over sixty, women, disabled, acute illness... not obliged to appear other than their residence.
196	176	Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death	'Judicial Magistrate' replaced by 'Magistrate', Metropolitan Magistrate excluded.
197	177	Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.	No change.
198	178	Place of inquiry or trial.	No change.
199	179	Offence triable where act is done...	No change.
219	198	Prosecution for offences against marriage.	'child' replaces 'minor'... 'unsound mind... intellectual disability'.
319	284	Witness dispensed and commission issued.	'pleader' to 'advocate'.
419	378	Appeal in case of acquittal.	No change.
519	473	Extension of period of limitation.	No change.
31	37	Public assist Magistrates/Police.	Railway/Canal/Telegraph words excluded.
32	38	Aid to person executing warrant.	No change.
33	39	Public give info of offences.	No change.
35	41 & 41A	When police may arrest.	DSP permission for infirm/60+ years.
36	41B	Procedure of arrest.	Words any other person added.
37	41C	Designated Police Officer.	Sub(2) and (3) merged.
38	41D	Right of arrested person to meet advocate.	No change.
39	42	Arrest on refusal to give name.	Bond or bail bond.
53	54	Medical exam of arrested person.	Additional exam if necessary.
63	61	Form of summons.	Encrypted/Electronic communication allowed.
73	71	Direct security to be taken.	No change.
83	81	Procedure by Magistrate.	Bail replaced with bail bond.
93	90	Chapter provisions apply.	No change.
130	111	Order to be made.	Added sufficiency and fitness of sureties.
131-133	112-114	Order procedures.	No change.
135	116	Inquiry truth of info.	Added or bail bond.
136-138	117-119	Security and Discharge.	No change.
139	120	Contents of bond.	Added or bail bond.
203	183	Offence committed on journey or voyage.	No change.
213	193	Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session.	No change.
223	200	Examination of complainant.	... cannot proceed without providing accused a chance... cannot initiate against public servant... unless opportunity to provide explanations... report from higher-ranking officer.
230	207	Supply to accused of copy of police report...	... without cost and delay... within 14 days... electronic form considered sufficient.
231	208	Supply of copies in cases triable by Court of Session.	... electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished. 'pleader' replaced by 'advocate'.
232	209	Commitment of case to Court of Session...	... concluded within ninety days (extendable to 180)... application... victim... forwarded to Court of Session.
233	210	Complaint case and police investigation...	No change.
235	212	Particulars as to time, place and person.	No change.
236	213	When manner... must be stated.	No change.
237	214	Words in charge...	No change.
238	215	Effect of errors.	No change.
239	216	Court may alter charge.	No change.
253	230	Date for prosecution evidence.	No change.
261	238	Compliance with section 230	No change.
263	240	Framing of charge.	... request discharge within sixty days...
273	250	Compensation for accusation...	BNS sections replace IPC... compensation one hundred to two thousand.
283	260	Power to try summarily.	... offences punishable with maximum of three years... no appeal.
313	278	Procedure evidence completed.	'pleader' to 'advocate'.
413	372	No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.	No change.
513	467	Definitions.	No change.
68	66	Service on Govt servant.	No change.
75-78	73-76	Warrant execution procedures.	No change.
80	78	Forwarded for execution outside.	No change.
81	79	Directed to police officer outside.	No change.
82	80	Procedure on arrest.	Inform designated officer of home district.
85	83	Attachment of property.	Words of property added to (1)(b).
86	-	Identification/Attachment.	Newly added.
87	84	Claims and objections.	No change.
88	85	Release/Sale/Restoration.	No change.
89	86	Appeal from rejection.	No change.
98	95	Forfeit certain publications.	BNS sections replace IPC.
208	188	Offence committed outside India.	'or where the offence is registered in India' added.
228	205	Magistrate dispense with personal attendance.	'pleader' replaced by 'advocate'.
248	225	Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.	No change.
258	235	Judgment of acquittal or conviction.	... issue judgment within thirty days (max 45).
268	245	When accused shall be discharged.	No change.
278	255	Acquittal or conviction.	No change.
280	257	Withdrawal of complaint.	No change.
281	258	Power to stop proceedings.	No change.
282	259	Convert summons to warrant.	No change.
284	261	Summary trial by Magistrate second class.	No change.
51	53	Medical exam of accused.	Medical report forwarded without delay.
61	60	Power on escape.	No change.
71	69	Service on witness by post.	Includes electronic communication.
91	88	Bond or bail bond.	Phrase updated to bond or bail bond.
50	52	Power to seize weapons.	Immediately after arrest.
52	53A	Exam of rape accused.	Any police officer can request.
55	55	Procedure for deputing subordinates.	No change.
56	55A	Health and safety.	No change.
57	56	Taken before Magistrate.	No change.
59	58	Police report apprehensions.	No change.
65	63	Service on corporate bodies.	Partner of firm included.
95	92	Procedure as to letters.	Telegram/Telegraph excluded.
205	185	Power to order cases tried in different sessions...	No change.
225	202	Postponement of issue of process.	No change.
250	227	Discharge.	... option to file for discharge within sixty days...
251	228	Framing of charge.	... within sixty days... read and explained... 'present either physically or through audio-video electronic means'.
252	229	Conviction on plea of guilty.	No change.
254	231	Evidence for prosecution.	... allows recording of witness testimony using audio-video electronic methods... deposition of evidence from police officers and public servants... through audio-video electronic means.
255	232	Acquittal.	No change.
256	233	Entering upon defence.	No change.
257	234	Arguments.	'pleader' replaced by 'advocate'.
69	67	Service outside local limits.	No change.
79	77	Where warrant executed.	No change.
90	87	Warrant in lieu of summons.	No change.
92	89	Breach of bond/bail bond.	Updated terms.
96	93	When search warrant issued.	Telegraph excluded.
97	94	Search place stolen property.	BNS sections replace IPC.
99	96	Application to HC.	No change.
209	189	Receipt of evidence relating to offences outside India.	'either in physical form or in electronic form' added.
229	206	Special summons in cases of petty offence.	'pleader' to 'advocate'... threshold one to five thousand... fine limit one to five thousand.
249	226	Opening case for prosecution.	'or under any other law' added.
259	236	Previous conviction.	No change.
269	246	Procedure where accused is not discharged.	... unavailability... proceed further.
279	256	Non-appearance or death of complainant.	... thirty days' time to appear... 'pleader' to 'advocate'.
289	265 A	Application of the Chapter.	... age of fourteen years excluded... expanding scope.
290	265 B	Application for plea bargaining.	... time limit of thirty days from framing of charge... mutually satisfactory disposition within sixty days.
291	265 C	Guidelines for plea bargaining.	'pleader' to 'advocate'.
292	265 D	Report of plea bargaining.	No change.
293	265 E	Disposal of the case.	... lenient towards first-time... one-fourth... one-ninth.
60	59	Discharge of person.	Bail replaced with bail bond.
62	60A	Strictly according to Sanhita.	No change.
66	64	Service when person not found.	Male excluded (Gender neutral).
67	65	Procedure if service not effected.	No change.
206	186	High Court to decide, in case of doubt...	No change.
226	203	Dismissal of complaint.	No change.
260	237	Procedure in cases instituted under 222(2).	Upper limit compensation one to five thousand.
262	239	When accused shall be discharged.	... apply for discharge within sixty days... examination through audio-video electronic means.
264	241	Conviction on plea of guilty.	No change.
265	242	Evidence for prosecution.	... witnesses can have testimony recorded through audio-video electronic means...
266	243	Evidence for defence.	... witnesses may now be examined through audio-video electronic methods...
267	244	Evidence for prosecution.	No change.
72	70	Form of warrant.	No change.
70	68	Proof of service.	Electronic summons validity established.
207	187	Summons or warrant for offence beyond local jurisdiction.	'with or without sureties' replaced by 'or bail bond'.
227	204	Issue of process.	... summons or warrant may also be issued through electronic means.
270	247	Evidence for defence.	No change.
271	248	Acquittal or conviction.	No change.
272	249	Absence of complainant.	... thirty-day notice to appear...
274	251	Substance of accusation to be stated.	... if lacks merit... release... result in accused being discharged.
275	252	Conviction on plea of guilty.	No change.
276	253	Conviction on plea of guilty... petty cases.	'pleader' to 'advocate'.
277	254	Procedure when not convicted.	No change.
287	264	Judgment in cases tried summarily.	No change.
297	265-I	Period of detention set off.	No change.
221	198 B	Cognizance of offence	No change.
321	286	Execution of commissions.	... 'Chief Judicial Magistrate or such Magistrate'.
421	380	Special right of appeal in certain cases.	No change.
521	475	Delivery to commanding officers.	"army" replaces "military".
327	291 A	Identification report of Magistrate.	BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.
427	386	Powers of the Appellate Court.	No Change.
527	481	Public servant not to purchase property.	No change.
324	289	Adjournment of proceeding.	No change.
424	383	Procedure when appellant in jail.	No change.
524	478	Power to alter functions of EM.	No change.
200	180	Place of trial where act is an offence...	No change.
201	181	Place of trial in certain offences.	... definition of a Thug does not include the characteristics of being a thug...
202	182	Offences by electronic communications, etc.	'electronic communications' added. BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections.
320	285	Commission to whom issued.	'Chief Metropolitan Magistrate' excluded.
420	379	Appeal against conviction by High Court.	No change.
520	474	Trials before High Courts.	No change.
325	290	Execution of foreign commissions.	No change.
425	384	Summary dismissal of appeal.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
525	479	Judge/Magistrate personally interested.	No change.
222	199	Prosecution for defamation.	BNS Chapters and sections replace IPC... 'child' replaces 'under eighteen'.
322	287	Parties examine witnesses.	'pleader' to 'advocate'.
422	381	Appeal to Court of Session how heard.	Assistant Session Judge excluded.
522	476	Forms.	No change.
326	291	Deposition of medical witness.	No change.
426	385	Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed.	No Change.
526	480	Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate.	"advocate" replaces "pleader".
331	295	Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.	No change.
431	390	Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal.	No change.
531	484	Repeal and savings.	Provisos excluded; terminology "old" replaced by "said".
323	288	Return of commission.	BSA sections replace Evidence Act.
423	382	Petition of appeal.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
523	477	Power of High Court to make rules.	Revised phrasing for State Government rules.
328	292	Evidence of officers of the Mint.	BSA sections replace Indian Evidence Act; words like "any such" and "of the mint officer" excluded.
329	293	Reports of certain Government scientific experts.	Words "State Government or, and or certified" added; "Government" excluded.
332	296	Evidence of formal character on affidavit.	No change.
432	391	Appellate Court may take further evidence.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
334	298	Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.	No change.
340	303	Right of person to be defended.	No Change.
341	304	Legal aid to accused at State expense.	No Change.
342	305	Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.	Words "duly authorised by him" added in subsection (5).
343	306	Tender of pardon to accomplice.	Metropolitan magistrate excluded; "criminal law amendment Act 1952" replaced by any other law.
344	307	Power to direct tender of pardon.	No change.
345	308	Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.	IPC sections replaced by BNS; "Magistrate" changed to "Court".
346	309	Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.	Max two adjournments allowed; "pleader" replaced with "advocate".
347	310	Local inspection.	No change.
348	311	Power to summon material witness.	No change.
349	311 A	Power of Magistrate to order specimen signatures or handwriting.	Included "finger impressions" and "voice samples"; order possible without arrest.
434	393	Finality of judgments and orders.	No change.
285	262	Procedure for summary trials.	No change.
286	263	Record in summary trials.	No change.
288	265	Language of record and judgment.	No change.
428	387	Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court.	No change.
528	482	Saving of inherent powers of High Court.	No Change.
330	294	No formal proof of certain documents.	30 days time limit set for acceptance/denial of authenticity; experts called only if testimony is disputed.
333	297	Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.	No change.
335	299	Record of evidence in absence of accused.	No change.
336	-	Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases.	Newly added: Testimony can be obtained from successor officers if original is unavailable.
337	300	Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.	No change.
338	301	Appearance by Public Prosecutors.	The term "Pleader" is replaced by "Advocate".
339	302	Permission to conduct prosecution.	No Change.
433	392	Procedure where Judges are equally divided.	No change.
300	265 L	Non-application of Chapter.	No change.
301	266	Definitions.	No change.
302	267	Attendance of prisoners.	'as the case may be' excluded.
303	268	Exclude certain persons from 302.	'or Central Government' added... instituted by central agency.
304	269	Officer abstain from order.	No change.
305	270	Prisoner brought in custody.	No change.
306	271	Commission for examination of witness.	No change.
307	272	Language of Courts.	No change.
308	273	Evidence in presence of accused.	... 'through audio-video electronic means at the designated place'.
309	274	Record in summons-cases.	No change.
430	389	Suspension of sentence; release on bail.	"or bail bond" added.
530	-	Trial and proceedings in electronic mode.	Newly added: All proceedings can be held in electronic mode.
360	321	Withdrawal from prosecution.	Court cannot grant permission without giving victim an opportunity to be heard.
361	322	Procedure when Magistrate cannot dispose of case.	No change.
362	323	Procedure when case should be committed.	No change.
363	324	Trial of persons previously convicted.	No change.
364	325	Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.	No change.
365	326	Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate.	No change.
366	327	Court to be open.	No change.
367	328	Procedure: accused being person of unsound mind.	"lunatic" replaced with "Person with Impaired Mental Health"; "intellectual disability" updated.
368	329	Unsound mind tried before Court.	"Government medical college" specified; "intellectual disability" updated.
369	330	Release of person with mental illness.	"intellectual disability" replaces "mental retardation".
436	395	Reference to High Court.	"Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded.
294	265 F	Judgment of the Court.	No change.
295	265 G	Finality of judgment.	No change.
296	265 H	Power of the Court.	No change.
298	265 J	Savings.	No change.
299	265 K	Statements of accused not to be used.	No change.
429	388	Order of High Court on appeal to be certified.	No change.
529	483	Duty of HC superintendence.	Terminology updated to include "Courts of Session".
380	341	Appeal.	No change.
381	342	Power to order costs.	No change.
382	343	Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.	No change.
383	344	Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.	Fine increased from 500 to 1000 rupees.
384	345	Procedure in certain cases of contempt.	Fine increased from 200 to 1000 rupees; BNS sections replace IPC.
385	346	Procedure where Court considers case should not be dealt with under 384.	No change.
386	347	When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.	No change.
387	348	Discharge of offender on submission of apology.	No change.
388	349	Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer.	No change.
389	350	Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by witness.	Fine increased from 100 to 500 rupees.
438	397	Calling for records to exercise revision.	"or bail bond" added; "bail" excluded.
350	312	Expenses of complainants and witnesses.	No change.
351	313	Power to examine the accused.	No change.
352	314	Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.	No change.
353	315	Accused person to be competent witness.	No change.
354	316	No influence to be used to induce disclosure.	No change.
355	317	Inquiry and trial in absence of accused.	Personal presence can be accomplished through audio-video electronic means.
356	-	Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender.	Newly added: Allows trial/judgment of proclaimed offenders in their absence.
357	318	Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.	No change.
358	319	Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty.	No change.
359	320	Compounding of offences.	BNS sections replace IPC; Section 497 IPC excluded.
435	394	Abatement of appeals.	No change.
370	331	Resumption of inquiry or trial.	No change.
371	332	Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate.	No change.
372	333	When accused appears to have been of sound mind.	No change.
373	334	Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.	No change.
374	335	Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind.	Updates to "Public mental health establishment" and "Mental Health Care Act, 2017".
375	336	Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge.	No change.
376	337	Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is capable of making defence.	Term "lunatic" replaced by "Person of unsound mind".
377	338	Unsound mind person declared fit to be released.	Heading and terminology updated.
378	339	Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative.	Heading terminology updated.
437	396	Disposal of case according to decision of HC.	No change.
390	351	Appeals from convictions.	No change.
391	352	Judges/Magistrates not to try certain offences before themselves.	No change.
392	353	Judgment.	Court to upload judgment copy on portal within seven days; audio-video means added.
393	354	Language and contents of judgment.	No change.
394	356	Order for notifying address of convicted offender.	Phrases reframed; essence same.
395	357	Order to pay compensation.	No change.
396	357 A & B	Victim compensation scheme.	No change.
397	357 C	Treatment of victims.	IPC sections replaced by POCSO Act sections.
398	-	Witness protection scheme.	Newly added: State Government must notify a Witness Protection Scheme.
399	358	Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.	No change.
439	398	Power to order inquiry.	No change.
442	401	High Courts powers of revision.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
443	402	Power to withdraw or transfer revision cases.	No change.
441	400	Power of Additional Sessions Judge.	No change.
446	406	Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases.	Excludes "not exceeding one thousand rupees".
460	420	Warrant with whom to be lodged.	No change.
461	421	Warrant for levy of fine.	Added "but no such payment has been made".
462	422	Effect of such warrant.	No change.
463	423	Warrant for levy of fine in outside territory.	No change.
464	424	Suspension of execution of sentence.	"or bail bond" added.
465	425	Who may issue warrant.	No change.
466	426	Sentence on escaped convict.	No change.
467	427	Sentence on offender already sentenced.	No change.
468	428	Period of detention set off.	No change.
469	429	Saving.	No change.
440	399	Sessions Judges powers of revision.	No change.
444	403	Option of Court to hear parties.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
445	405	High Courts order to be certified.	No change.
447	407	Power of High Court to transfer cases.	"or bail bond" added; excludes fine limit.
448	408	Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases.	Fine limit increased to "ten thousand rupees".
449	409	Withdrawal of cases by Session Judge.	"Assistant Sessions Judge" excluded.
400	359	Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.	"pleader" replaced by "advocate".
401	360	Order to release on probation.	"or bail bond" added; JJ Act 2015 replaces Children Act 1960.
402	361	Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.	JJ Act 2015 replaces Children Act 1960.
403	362	Court not to alter judgment.	No change.
404	363	Copy of judgment to be given to accused.	Proviso added for free certified copy to Govt on application.
405	364	Judgment when to be translated.	Terminology "if either party so requires" replaces "accused so required".
406	365	Court of Session to send copy of finding to DM.	No change.
407	366	Sentence of death to be submitted for confirmation.	"shall be" replaced by "forthwith".
408	367	Power to direct further inquiry.	No change.
409	368	Power of High Court to confirm sentence.	No change.
450	410	Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.	No change.
451	411	Making over/withdrawal by Executive Magistrates.	No change.
452	412	Reasons to be recorded.	No change.
453	413	Execution of order.	No change.
454	414	Execution of death sentence passed by HC.	No change.
455	415	Commutation of death sentence in SC appeal.	No change.
456	416	Commutation of death sentence on pregnant woman.	Heading and mandate changed to "Commutation" instead of "Postponement".
457	417	Power to appoint place of imprisonment.	Excludes Provincial Insolvency Act reference.
458	418	Execution of sentence of imprisonment.	No change.
459	419	Direction of warrant for execution.	No change.
490	445	Deposit instead of recognizance.	Updated to "bond or bail bond".
491	446	Procedure when bond forfeited.	No change.
492	446 A	Cancellation of bond and bail bond.	"bail bond" added.
493	447	Procedure in case of death of surety.	No change.
494	448	Bond required from child.	"child" replaces "minor".
495	449	Appeal from orders.	No change.
496	450	Power to direct levy of amount.	No change.
497	451	Custody and disposal of property pending trial.	Added faster process for disposal/destruction during trial.
498	452	Order for disposal of property at conclusion.	"investigation" and "Magistrate" terms added.
499	453	Payment to innocent purchaser.	Time limit of six months added for delivery.
500	454	Appeal against orders.	"Magistrate" added.
501	455	Destruction of libellous matter.	No change.
502	456	Restore possession of immovable property.	"by use of" replaces "attended by".
503	457	Procedure by police upon seizure.	No change.
504	458	Procedure where no claimant appears.	"as State Government may, by rules, provide" added.
505	459	Power to sell perishable property.	Limit increased to "less than ten thousand rupees".
506	460	Irregularities which do not vitiate.	No change.
507	461	Irregularities which vitiate.	"telegraph" excluded.
508	462	Proceedings in wrong place.	No change.
470	430	Return of warrant on execution.	No change.
471	431	Money ordered to be paid recoverable as fine.	No change.
472	-	Mercy Petition in death sentence cases.	Newly added section for mercy petition procedure.
473	432	Power to suspend or remit sentences.	"male" term excluded.
474	433	Power to commute sentence.	Five new clauses added regarding commutation grounds.
475	433 A	Restriction on powers of remission.	No change.
476	434	Concurrent power of Central Govt.	No change.
477	435	State Govt to act after concurrence.	"concurrence" replaces "consultation"; DSPE reference excluded.
478	436	In what cases bail to be taken.	"bail" replaced by "or bail bond"; "without sureties" excluded.
479	436 A	Maximum period for undertrial detention.	Proviso for first-time offenders; jail superintendent can apply for bail.
480	437	Bail in non-bailable offence.	"child" replaces "under 16"; police custody beyond 15 days added.
481	437 A	Bail to appear before appellate Court.	Updated to "bond or bail bond".
482	438	Direction for grant of anticipatory bail.	No change.
483	439	Special powers of HC/Session regarding bail.	No change.
484	440	Amount of bond and reduction.	No change.
485	441	Bond of accused and sureties.	Terminology updated to "bond or bail bond".
486	441 A	Declaration by sureties.	No change.
487	442	Discharge from custody.	"bail bond" added.
488	443	Power to order sufficient bail.	No change.
489	444	Discharge of sureties.	No change.

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