CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 202 in BNSS: Section 225
Section 202 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Postponement of issue of process) corresponds to Section 225 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 202 and BNSS 225 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 202 | 225 |
| Heading | Postponement of issue of process | Postponement of issue of process |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 202 covered
Allows a Magistrate, on receiving a complaint, to postpone the issue of process and either inquire into the case himself or direct an investigation, to decide whether there is sufficient ground for proceeding. The inquiry is mandatory where the accused resides beyond the court's jurisdiction.
What changed in BNSS Section 225
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 225 in substantially the same terms.
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.
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CrPC 202: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 202?
CrPC Section 202 (Postponement of issue of process) corresponds to Section 225 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 202 and BNSS 225?
The provision is carried over as BNSS Section 225 in substantially the same terms.
Does CrPC Section 202 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.
Related CrPC sections
- CrPC 200 to BNSS 223 · Private complaint
- CrPC 207 to BNSS 230 · Supply of documents
- CrPC 197 to BNSS 218 · Sanction to prosecute
- CrPC 228 to BNSS 251 · Framing of charge
- CrPC 190 to BNSS 210 · Cognizance
- CrPC 309 to BNSS 346 · Adjournments
- CrPC 313 to BNSS 351 · Examination of accused
- CrPC 320 to BNSS 359 · Compounding
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