CrPC Section 25A in BNSS
CrPC Section 25A corresponds to BNSS Section 20 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 25A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 20 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 20 — Directorate of Prosecution
Drafting note. The new addition subsection (1) (b) regarding establishment of District Directorate of Prosecution. Subsections (8), (9), (10) and (11) are also newly added etc.
(1) The State Government may establish,— (a) a Directorate of Prosecution in the State consisting of a Director of Prosecution and as many Deputy Directors of Prosecution as it thinks fit; and (b) a District Directorate of Prosecution in every district consisting of as many Deputy Directors and Assistant Directors of Prosecution, as it thinks fit. (2) A person shall be eligible to be appointed,— (a) as a Director of Prosecution or a Deputy Director of Prosecution, if he has been in practice as an advocate for not less than fifteen years or is or has been a Sessions Judge; (b) as an Assistant D…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 25A in BNSS?
CrPC Section 25A is BNSS Section 20 — Directorate of Prosecution.
Has the provision changed?
The new addition subsection (1) (b) regarding establishment of District Directorate of Prosecution. Subsections (8), (9), (10) and (11) are also newly added etc.
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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