CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 226 in BNSS
CrPC Section 226 corresponds to BNSS Section 249 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 226 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 249 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 249 — Opening case for prosecution
Drafting note. The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 226 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 226 is BNSS Section 249 — Opening case for prosecution.
Has the provision changed?
The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
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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