CrPC to BNSS
CrPC Section 207 in BNSS: Section 230
Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents) corresponds to Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
CrPC 207 and BNSS 230 at a glance
| CrPC (old) | BNSS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 207 | 230 |
| Heading | Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents | Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What CrPC Section 207 covered
Requires the Magistrate, in a case instituted on a police report, to furnish the accused free of cost with a copy of the police report, the first information report, the statements recorded and other documents.
What changed in BNSS Section 230
BNSS Section 230 requires the copies to be furnished without delay and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, extends the right to the victim if represented by an advocate, and treats supply in electronic form as sufficient.
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 207: common questions
What is the new section for CrPC 207?
CrPC Section 207 (Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents) corresponds to Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 207 and BNSS 230?
BNSS Section 230 requires the copies to be furnished without delay and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, extends the right to the victim if represented by an advocate, and treats supply in electronic form as sufficient.
Does CrPC Section 207 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 202 to BNSS 225 · Inquiry before process
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- CrPC 200 to BNSS 223 · Private complaint
- CrPC 309 to BNSS 346 · Adjournments
- CrPC 197 to BNSS 218 · Sanction to prosecute
- CrPC 313 to BNSS 351 · Examination of accused
- CrPC 190 to BNSS 210 · Cognizance
- CrPC 320 to BNSS 359 · Compounding
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