CrPC Section 198 in BNSS
CrPC Section 198 corresponds to BNSS Section 219 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 198 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 219 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 219 — Prosecution for offences against marriage
Drafting note. The Word "child" replaces "minor" and "child" also replaces "person under the age of 18 years", "is an idiot, or a lunatic" is replaced by "is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability requiring higher support needs".
(1) No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under sections 81 to 84 (both inclusive) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 except upon a complaint made by some person aggrieved by the offence: Provided that— (a) where such person is a child, or is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability requiring higher support needs, or is from sickness or infirmity unable to make a complaint, or is a woman who, according to the local customs and manners, ought not to be compelled to appear in public, some other person may, with the leave of the Court, make a complaint on his or he…
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What is CrPC 198 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 198 is BNSS Section 219 — Prosecution for offences against marriage.
Has the provision changed?
The Word "child" replaces "minor" and "child" also replaces "person under the age of 18 years", "is an idiot, or a lunatic" is replaced by "is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability requiring higher support needs".
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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