CrPC Section 147 in BNSS
CrPC Section 147 corresponds to BNSS Section 166 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 147 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 166 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 166 — Dispute concerning right of use of land or water
Drafting note. In Explanation the words "For the purposes of this sub- section" are added. The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.
(1) Whenever an Executive Magistrate is satisfied from the report of a police officer or upon other information, that a dispute likely to cause a breach of the peace exists regarding any alleged right of user of any land or water within his local jurisdiction, whether such right be claimed as an easement or otherwise, he shall make an order in writing, stating the grounds of his being so satisfied and requiring the parties concerned in such dispute to attend his Court in person or by an advocate on a specified date and time and to put in written statements of their respective claims. Explanati…
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What is CrPC 147 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 147 is BNSS Section 166 — Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.
Has the provision changed?
In Explanation the words "For the purposes of this sub- section" are added. The word “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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