CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 205 in BNSS
CrPC Section 205 corresponds to BNSS Section 228 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 205 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 228 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 228 — Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused
Drafting note. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
(1) Whenever a Magistrate issues a summons, he may, if he sees reason so to do, dispense with the personal attendance of the accused and permit him to appear by his advocate. (2) But the Magistrate inquiring into or trying the case may, in his discretion, at any stage of the proceedings, direct the personal attendance of the accused, and, if necessary, enforce such attendance in the manner hereinbefore provided.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 205 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 205 is BNSS Section 228 — Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.
Has the provision changed?
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
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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