CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 359 in BNSS
CrPC Section 359 corresponds to BNSS Section 400 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 359 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 400 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 400 — Order to pay costs in non- cognizable cases
Drafting note. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
(1) Whenever any complaint of a non-cognizable offence is made to a Court, the Court, if it convicts the accused, may, in addition to the penalty imposed upon him, order him to pay to the complainant, in whole or in part, the cost incurred by him in the prosecution, and may further order that in default of payment, the accused shall suffer simple imprisonment for a period not exceeding thirty days and such costs may include any expenses incurred in respect of process-fees, witnesses and advocate's fees which the Court may consider reasonable. (2) An order under this section may also be made by…
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 359 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 359 is BNSS Section 400 — Order to pay costs in non- cognizable cases.
Has the provision changed?
"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".
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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