CrPC Section 138 in BNSS
CrPC Section 138 corresponds to BNSS Section 157 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 138 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 157 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 157 — Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause
Drafting note. New proviso regarding completion of proceedings is added thereby a timeline is stipulated for the purpose.
(1) If the person against whom an order under section 152 is made appears and shows cause against the order, the Magistrate shall take evidence in the matter as in a summons-case. (2) If the Magistrate is satisfied that the order, either as originally made or subject to such modification as he considers necessary, is reasonable and proper, the order shall be made absolute without modification or, as the case may be, with such modification. (3) If the Magistrate is not so satisfied, no further proceedings shall be taken in the case: Provided that the proceedings under this section shall be comp…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 138 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 138 is BNSS Section 157 — Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause.
Has the provision changed?
New proviso regarding completion of proceedings is added thereby a timeline is stipulated for the purpose.
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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