CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 218 in BNSS
CrPC Section 218 corresponds to BNSS Section 241 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 218 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 241 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 241 — Separate charges for distinct offences
Drafting note. No change.
(1) For every distinct offence of which any person is accused there shall be a separate charge, and every such charge shall be tried separately: Provided that where the accused person, by an application in writing, so desires and the Magistrate is of opinion that such person is not likely to be prejudiced thereby, the Magistrate may try together all or any number of the charges framed against such person. (2) Nothing in sub-section (1) shall affect the operation of the provisions of sections 242, 243, 244 and 246. Illustration. A is accused of a theft on one occasion, and of causing grievous h…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 218 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 218 is BNSS Section 241 — Separate charges for distinct offences.
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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