CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 177 in BNSS
CrPC Section 177 corresponds to BNSS Section 197 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 177 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 197 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 197 — Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
Drafting note. No change.
Every offence shall ordinarily be inquired into and tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction it was committed.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 177 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 177 is BNSS Section 197 — Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.
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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