CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 201 in BNSS
CrPC Section 201 corresponds to BNSS Section 224 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 201 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 224 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 224 — Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case
Drafting note. No change.
If the complaint is made to a Magistrate who is not competent to take cognizance of the offence, he shall,— (a) if the complaint is in writing, return it for presentation to the proper Court with an endorsement to that effect; (b) if the complaint is not in writing, direct the complainant to the proper Court.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 201 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 201 is BNSS Section 224 — Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case.
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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