CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 26 in BNSS
CrPC Section 26 corresponds to BNSS Section 21 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 26 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 21 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 21 — Courts by which offences are triable
Drafting note. No change.
Subject to the other provisions of this Sanhita,— (a) any offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 may be tried by— (i) the High Court; or (ii) the Court of Session; or (iii) any other Court by which such offence is shown in the First Schedule to be triable: Provided that any offence under section 64, section 65, section 66, section 67, section 68, section 69, section 70 or section 71 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 shall be tried as far as practicable by a Court presided over by a woman; (b) any offence under any other law shall, when any Court is mentioned in this behalf in such
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 26 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 26 is BNSS Section 21 — Courts by which offences are triable.
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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