CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 115 in BNSS

CrPC Section 115 corresponds to BNSS Section 134 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 115
New provision134
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 134 — Power to dispense with personal attendance

Drafting note. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

The Magistrate may, if he sees sufficient cause, dispense with the personal attendance of any person called upon to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond for keeping the peace or for good behaviour and may permit him to appear by an advocate.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 134

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 115 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 115 is BNSS Section 134 — Power to dispense with personal attendance.

Has the provision changed?

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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