CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 213 in BNSS

CrPC Section 213 corresponds to BNSS Section 236 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 213
New provision236
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 236 — When manner of committing offence must be stated

Drafting note. No change.

When the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 234 and 235 do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Illustrations. (a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected. (b) A is accused of cheating B at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A cheated B. (

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 213 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 213 is BNSS Section 236 — When manner of committing offence must be stated.

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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