CrPC Section 25 in BNSS
CrPC Section 25 corresponds to BNSS Section 19 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 25 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 19 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 19 — Assistant Public Prosecutors
Drafting note. The time line of fourteen days for notice to the state government for the appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutor is mentioned. Proviso is reframed but the meaning is same.
(1) The State Government shall appoint in every district one or more Assistant Public Prosecutors for conducting prosecutions in the Courts of Magistrates. (2) The Central Government may appoint one or more Assistant Public Prosecutors for the purpose of conducting any case or class of cases in the Courts of Magistrates. (3) Without prejudice to provisions contained in sub-sections (1) and (2), where no Assistant Public Prosecutor is available for the purposes of any particular case, the District Magistrate may appoint any other person to be the Assistant Public Prosecutor in charge of that ca…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 25 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 25 is BNSS Section 19 — Assistant Public Prosecutors.
Has the provision changed?
The time line of fourteen days for notice to the state government for the appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutor is mentioned. Proviso is reframed but the meaning is same.
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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