CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 261 in BNSS
CrPC Section 261 corresponds to BNSS Section 284 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 261 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 284 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 284 — Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class
Drafting note. No change.
The High Court may confer on any Magistrate invested with the powers of a Magistrate of the second class power to try summarily any offence which is punishable only with fine or with imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months with or without fine, and any abetment of or attempt to commit any such offence.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 261 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 261 is BNSS Section 284 — Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.
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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