CrPC Section 94 in BNSS
CrPC Section 94 corresponds to BNSS Section 97 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 94 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 97 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 97 — Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc
Drafting note. In clause (a) of subsection (2), "the Metal Token Act, 1889 (1 of 1889)" is replaced by "the Coinage Act, 2011 (11 of 2011)." BNS sections replace the corresponding "IPC" s ections.
(1) If a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class, upon information and after such inquiry as he thinks necessary, has reason to believe that any place is used for the deposit or sale of stolen property, or for the deposit, sale or production of any objectionable article to which this section applies, or that any such objectionable article is deposited in any place, he may by warrant authorise any police officer above the rank of a constable--- (a) to enter, with such assistance as may be required, such place; (b) to search the same in the manner specifie…
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What is CrPC 94 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 94 is BNSS Section 97 — Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.
Has the provision changed?
In clause (a) of subsection (2), "the Metal Token Act, 1889 (1 of 1889)" is replaced by "the Coinage Act, 2011 (11 of 2011)." BNS sections replace the corresponding "IPC" s ections.
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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