CrPC Section 61 in BNSS
CrPC Section 61 corresponds to BNSS Section 63 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 61 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 63 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 63 — Form of summons
Drafting note. A new clause (ii) “in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature” is added.
Every summons issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be,— (i) in writing, in duplicate, signed by the presiding officer of such Court or by such other officer as the High Court may, from time to time, by rule direct, and shall bear the seal of the Court; or (ii) in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 61 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 61 is BNSS Section 63 — Form of summons.
Has the provision changed?
A new clause (ii) “in an encrypted or any other form of electronic communication and shall bear the image of the seal of the Court or digital signature” is added.
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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