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NEW CRIMINAL LAWS 2024

CrPC vs BNSS — Section-by-Section Comparison

Find the BNSS 2023 equivalent of every CrPC 1973 section, and the BNS 2023 equivalent of every IPC 1860 provision. In force from 1 July 2024.

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Important: BNSS and BNS apply to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. For pre-2024 offences, the old CrPC and IPC continue to apply. Always verify the date of offence before citing the new code.

CrPC 1973 → BNSS 2023

Code of Criminal Procedure replaced by Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

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CrPC SectionSubjectBNSS Section
§ 2Definitions§ 2
§ 41Arrest without warrant§ 35
§ 41ANotice of appearance§ 35(7)
§ 46How arrest is made§ 43
§ 50Grounds of arrest to be informed§ 47
§ 57Production before Magistrate§ 58
§ 125Maintenance of wife & children§ 144
§ 145Dispute as to immovable property§ 163
§ 154First Information Report (FIR)§ 173
§ 156Investigation by police§ 175
§ 161Examination of witnesses by police§ 180
§ 164Recording of confessions & statements§ 183
§ 167Remand — detention beyond 24 hours§ 187
§ 172Case diary§ 192
§ 173Report to Magistrate (charge sheet)§ 193
§ 197Prosecution of public servants§ 218
§ 204Issue of process§ 226
§ 265APlea bargaining§ 289
§ 309Adjournments§ 346
§ 320Compounding of offences§ 359
§ 374Appeals§ 415
§ 437Bail in bailable offences§ 479
§ 438Anticipatory bail§ 482
§ 439Special powers of High Court re: bail§ 483
§ 482Inherent powers of High Court§ 528

IPC 1860 → BNS 2023

Indian Penal Code replaced by Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Browse BNS →
IPC SectionOffenceBNS Section
§ 34Acts done by several persons — common intention§ 3(5)
§ 107Abetment§ 45
§ 120BCriminal conspiracy§ 61
§ 124ASedition§ 152
§ 300Murder — definition§ 100
§ 302Punishment for murder§ 103
§ 304Culpable homicide not amounting to murder§ 105
§ 304ACausing death by negligence§ 106
§ 304BDowry death§ 80
§ 307Attempt to murder§ 109
§ 354Assault on woman — outraging modesty§ 74
§ 354ASexual harassment§ 75
§ 354DStalking§ 78
§ 376Rape§ 64
§ 376ARape causing death§ 66
§ 378Theft§ 303
§ 383Extortion§ 308
§ 390Robbery§ 309(1)
§ 395Dacoity§ 310
§ 406Criminal breach of trust§ 316(2)
§ 420Cheating§ 318(4)
§ 447Criminal trespass§ 329
§ 498ACruelty by husband / relatives§ 85
§ 499Defamation§ 356
§ 503Criminal intimidation§ 351
§ 506Punishment for criminal intimidation§ 351(2)
§ 509Word or gesture insulting modesty§ 79

Frequently Asked Questions

When did BNSS and BNS come into force?

Both the BNSS and BNS came into force on 1 July 2024. They apply to offences committed on or after that date. Pre-2024 cases continue to be governed by the old CrPC and IPC.

Is an FIR under CrPC 154 still valid after BNSS?

FIRs registered under Section 154 CrPC before 1 July 2024 continue to be investigated and tried under CrPC. New FIRs from 1 July 2024 onwards are registered under Section 173 BNSS.

What is the BNSS equivalent of anticipatory bail under CrPC 438?

Anticipatory bail is now covered under Section 482 BNSS. The substantive law is largely the same as CrPC Section 438.

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 302 (murder)?

Murder is now covered under Section 103 BNS. The punishment — death or life imprisonment — remains identical to IPC 302.

Do CrPC cases already pending continue under CrPC or switch to BNSS?

As per Section 531 BNSS, cases pending as on 1 July 2024 continue to be governed by the old CrPC. BNSS applies only to cases where the offence was committed on or after 1 July 2024.

Browse BNSS

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023

Browse BNS

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023

Browse BSA

Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023

Browse CrPC

Code of Criminal Procedure 1973

Browse IPC

Indian Penal Code 1860

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Disclaimer: This comparison is for educational and quick-reference purposes only. Section numbers may differ in sub-clauses. Always verify against the official gazette text for legal proceedings.Official India Code ↗

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