CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 116 in BNSS
CrPC Section 116 corresponds to BNSS Section 135 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 116 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 135 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 135 — Inquiry as to truth of information
Drafting note. The words "with or without sureties" are excluded "or bail bond" is added.
(1) When an order under section 130 has been read or explained under section 131 to a person present in Court, or when any person appears or is brought before a Magistrate in compliance with, or in execution of, a summons or warrant, issued under section 132, the Magistrate shall proceed to inquire into the truth of the information upon which action has been taken, and to take such further evidence as may appear necessary. (2) Such inquiry shall be made, as nearly as may be practicable, in the manner hereinafter prescribed for conducting trial and recording evidence in summons-cases. (3) After…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 116 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 116 is BNSS Section 135 — Inquiry as to truth of information.
Has the provision changed?
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded "or bail bond" is added.
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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