CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 185 in BNSS

CrPC Section 185 corresponds to BNSS Section 205 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 185
New provision205
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 205 — Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions

Drafting note. No change.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the preceding provisions of this Chapter, the State Government may direct that any case or class of cases committed for trial in any district may be tried in any sessions division: Provided that such direction is not repugnant to any direction previously issued by the High Court or the Supreme Court under the Constitution, or under this Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 205

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 185 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 185 is BNSS Section 205 — Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.

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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