CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 149 in BNSS
CrPC Section 149 corresponds to BNSS Section 168 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 149 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 168 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 168 — Police to prevent cognizable offences
Drafting note. No change.
Every police officer may interpose for the purpose of preventing, and shall, to the best of his ability, prevent, the commission of any cognizable offence.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 149 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 149 is BNSS Section 168 — Police to prevent cognizable offences.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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