New criminal laws
CrPC to BNSS section list: old and new section numbers
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from 1 July 2024. The stages of a criminal case are the same, but the section numbers are new and the Sanhita adds time limits, electronic modes and some new safeguards. Pick a CrPC section below to see its BNSS section and what changed.
Last updated 9 October 2026
Arrest, FIR and investigation
| CrPC | BNSS | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| CrPC 41 | 35 | When police may arrest without warrant |
| CrPC 41A | 35(3) | Notice of appearance before police officer |
| CrPC 154 | 173 | Information in cognizable cases |
| CrPC 156 | 175 | Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case |
| CrPC 161 | 180 | Examination of witnesses by police |
| CrPC 164 | 183 | Recording of confessions and statements |
| CrPC 167 | 187 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours |
| CrPC 173 | 193 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation |
Cognizance, charge and trial
| CrPC | BNSS | Provision |
|---|---|---|
| CrPC 190 | 210 | Cognizance of offences by Magistrates |
| CrPC 197 | 218 | Prosecution of Judges and public servants |
| CrPC 200 | 223 | Examination of complainant |
| CrPC 202 | 225 | Postponement of issue of process |
| CrPC 207 | 230 | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents |
| CrPC 228 | 251 | Framing of charge |
| CrPC 309 | 346 | Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings |
| CrPC 313 | 351 | Power to examine the accused |
| CrPC 320 | 359 | Compounding of offences |
| CrPC 353 | 392 | Judgment |
Bail and undertrial detention
Which law applies: CrPC or BNSS?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
CrPC to BNSS: common questions
When did the BNSS replace the CrPC?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Does the CrPC still apply to older cases?
The BNSS came into force on 1 July 2024. Under Section 531 of the BNSS, an appeal, application, trial, inquiry or investigation that was pending immediately before that date is to be disposed of, continued, held or made under the CrPC as if the BNSS had not come into force. Courts have had to decide how this applies to cases that straddle the date, so check current case law for your facts.
Is every CrPC section listed here?
No. This list covers 25 of the sections practitioners and students look up most often. For any other section, compare the bare acts or use the Section Mapper in Settl, and verify the result against the statute.
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Not legal advice. This page is general information for legal professionals and students. Settl is not a law firm. Check the bare act, current rules and recent case law, and have a qualified advocate review anything you intend to rely on.