CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 198B in BNSS
CrPC Section 198B corresponds to BNSS Section 221 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 198B |
|---|---|
| New provision | 221 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 221 — Cognizance of offence
Drafting note. No change.
No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under section 67 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 where the persons are in a marital relationship, except upon prima facie satisfaction of the facts which constitute the offence upon a complaint having been filed or made by the wife against the husband.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 198B in BNSS?
CrPC Section 198B is BNSS Section 221 — Cognizance of offence.
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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