CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 238 in BNSS
CrPC Section 238 corresponds to BNSS Section 261 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 238 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 261 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 261 — Compliance with section 230
Drafting note. No change.
When, in any warrant-case instituted on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate at the commencement of the trial, the Magistrate shall satisfy himself that he has complied with the provisions of section 230.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 238 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 238 is BNSS Section 261 — Compliance with section 230.
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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