CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 223 in BNSS

CrPC Section 223 corresponds to BNSS Section 246 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 223
New provision246
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 246 — What persons may be charged jointly

Drafting note. No change.

The following persons may be charged and tried together, namely:— (a) persons accused of the same offence committed in the course of the same transaction; (b) persons accused of an offence and persons accused of abetment of, or attempt to commit, such offence; (c) persons accused of more than one offence of the same kind, within the meaning of section 242 committed by them jointly within the period of twelve months; (d) persons accused of different offences committed in the course of the same transaction; (e) persons accused of an offence which includes theft, extortion, cheating, or criminal

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Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 223 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 223 is BNSS Section 246 — What persons may be charged jointly.

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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