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BNS Section/Subsection

1

IPC Section/Subsection

1

Subject

Short title, extent and commencement.

Summary of Comparison

It contains the Act name, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and provisions regarding the commencement date.

BNS Section/Subsection

2

IPC Section/Subsection

2

Subject

Definitions.

Summary of Comparison

Several new subsections, such as 2(1)(a), 2(1)(b), 2(1)(d), and 2(1)(e), are added, while others, namely 2(f), 2(k), 2(q), and 2(t) of CrPC, are excluded. Furthermore, certain subsections are modified.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(a)

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

"audio-video electronic means" .

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(b)

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

"bail"

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(c)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(a)]

Subject

"bailable offence".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(d)

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

"bail bond".

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(e)

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

"bond".

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(f)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(b)]

Subject

"charge".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(g)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(c )

Subject

"cognizable offence".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(h)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(d)

Subject

"complaint".

Summary of Comparison

No change except "Code" is replaced with "Sanhita". Wherever the word “Code” is used in CrPC, the word “Sanhita” is used in BNSS, therefore, this fact will not be specifically mentioned in this table hereinafter.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(i)

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

"electronic communication".

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(j)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(e )

Subject

"High Court".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(k)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(g)

Subject

"inquiry".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(l)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(h)

Subject

"investigation".

Summary of Comparison

The term "Code" has been substituted with "Sanhita". Explanation that in case of inconsistency provisions of Special Act shall prevail.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(m)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(i)

Subject

"judicial proceeding".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(n)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(j)

Subject

"local jurisdiction".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(o)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(l)

Subject

"non-cognizable offence".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(p)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(m)

Subject

"notification".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(q)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(n)

Subject

"offence".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(r)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(o)

Subject

"officer in charge of a police station".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(s)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(p)

Subject

"place".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(t)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(r )

Subject

"police report".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(u)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(s)

Subject

"police station".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(v)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(u)

Subject

"Public Prosecutor".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(w)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(v)

Subject

"sub-division".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(x)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(w)

Subject

"summons-case".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(y)

IPC Section/Subsection

2 (wa)

Subject

"victim".

Summary of Comparison

The words "for which accused person has been charged and the expression victim” are replaced by "of the accused person" etc.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(1)(z)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(x)

Subject

"warrant-case".

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

2(2)

IPC Section/Subsection

2(y)

Subject

Words and expressions used.

Summary of Comparison

Words and expressions used in Sanhita but not defined here but defined in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and in the Information Technology Act, 2000, shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in that Act and Sanhita.

BNS Section/Subsection

3

IPC Section/Subsection

3

Subject

Construction of references.

Summary of Comparison

CrPC sub-sections 3(1) and 3(2) are excluded; clauses (a) and (b) of sub-section 3(3) are merged and rearranged, having the same meaning except “or of the third class,” and clauses (c) and (d) of sub-section 3(3) CrPC are also excluded in BNSS.

BNS Section/Subsection

4

IPC Section/Subsection

4

Subject

Trial of offences under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and other laws.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

5

IPC Section/Subsection

5

Subject

Saving.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

6

IPC Section/Subsection

6

Subject

Classes of Criminal Courts.

Summary of Comparison

Words "in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrates" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

7

IPC Section/Subsection

7

Subject

Territorial divisions.

Summary of Comparison

Proviso related to Metropolitan area, excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

8

IPC Section/Subsection

9

Subject

Court of Session.

Summary of Comparison

"Assistant Sessions Judges" excluded. New subsections (7) and (8) are added. Under the BNSS, the positions of Judicial Magistrate of the third class, Metropolitan Magistrate, and Assistant Session Judges have been abolished, etc. Consequential amendments have been effected in various sections, viz. 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 22, 29, 113, 196, 214, 320, 321, 415, 422, and 436 of the BNSS.

BNS Section/Subsection

9

IPC Section/Subsection

11

Subject

Courts of Judicial Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

The words "not being a Metropolitan area" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

10

IPC Section/Subsection

12

Subject

Chief Judicial Magistrate and Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, etc.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

11

IPC Section/Subsection

13

Subject

Special Judicial Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

12

IPC Section/Subsection

14

Subject

Local jurisdiction of Judicial Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

The words "Metropolitan area" and Chief Metropolitan Magistrate are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

13

IPC Section/Subsection

15

Subject

Subordination of Judicial Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

14

IPC Section/Subsection

20

Subject

Executive Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

The words "in any Metropolitan area, Metropolitan Magistrates" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

15

IPC Section/Subsection

21

Subject

Special Executive Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

With the new addition, State Government may appoint police officers of the rank Superintendent of Police or equivalent, as Special Executive Magistrates.

BNS Section/Subsection

16

IPC Section/Subsection

22

Subject

Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

17

IPC Section/Subsection

23

Subject

Subordination of Executive Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

The words "other than the additional District Magistrate" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

18

IPC Section/Subsection

24

Subject

Public Prosecutors.

Summary of Comparison

New proviso is added to subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

19

IPC Section/Subsection

25

Subject

Assistant Public Prosecutors.

Summary of Comparison

The time line of fourteen days for notice to the state government for the appointment of Assistant Public Prosecutor is mentioned. Proviso is reframed but the meaning is same.

BNS Section/Subsection

20

IPC Section/Subsection

25A

Subject

Directorate of Prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

The new addition subsection (1) (b) regarding establishment of District Directorate of Prosecution. Subsections (8), (9), (10) and (11) are also newly added etc.

BNS Section/Subsection

21

IPC Section/Subsection

26

Subject

Courts by which offences are triable.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

22

IPC Section/Subsection

28

Subject

Sentences which High Courts and Sessions Judges may pass.

Summary of Comparison

Sub Section 28(3) of CrPC is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

23

IPC Section/Subsection

29

Subject

Sentences which Magistrates may pass.

Summary of Comparison

Change in amount of fine: ten thousand is replaced by fifty thousand, and five thousand is replaced by ten thousand. The explanation of Section 23 defines "community service." Sub-section 29(4) CrPC is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

24

IPC Section/Subsection

30

Subject

Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

25

IPC Section/Subsection

31

Subject

Sentence in cases of conviction of several offences at one trial.

Summary of Comparison

Sub section (1) is reframed but the essence is same. In subsection (2) (a) fourteen years is replaced by twenty years.

BNS Section/Subsection

26

IPC Section/Subsection

32

Subject

Mode of conferring powers.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

27

IPC Section/Subsection

33

Subject

Powers of officers appointed.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

28

IPC Section/Subsection

34

Subject

Withdrawal of powers.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

29

IPC Section/Subsection

35

Subject

Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.

Summary of Comparison

The words "Additional or Assistant session Judge" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

30

IPC Section/Subsection

36

Subject

Powers of superior officers of police.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

31

IPC Section/Subsection

37

Subject

Public when to assist Magistrates and police.

Summary of Comparison

The words "railway, canal, telegraph or" are excluded thereby scope of the provision is broadened.

BNS Section/Subsection

32

IPC Section/Subsection

38

Subject

Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

33

IPC Section/Subsection

39

Subject

Public to give information of certain offences.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

34

IPC Section/Subsection

40

Subject

Duty of officers employed in connection with the affairs of a village to make certain report.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (2) (ii), instead of writing BNS sections corresponding to IPC sections, the offence punishable for imprisonment of ten years or more, etc., is mentioned.

BNS Section/Subsection

35

IPC Section/Subsection

41 & 41A

Subject

When police may arrest without warrant.

Summary of Comparison

A new subsection 7 is added: “No arrest shall be made without prior permission of an officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police in case of an offence which is punishable for imprisonment of less than three years and such person is infirm or is above sixty years of age.”

BNS Section/Subsection

36

IPC Section/Subsection

41B

Subject

Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest.

Summary of Comparison

The words "any other person" is added are clause (c).

BNS Section/Subsection

37

IPC Section/Subsection

41C

Subject

Designated Police Officer.

Summary of Comparison

Sub-sections (2) and (3) of the CrPC are merged in (1) (b), and provision is given for designating a police officer not below the rank of Assistant Sub-Inspector for the said purpose.

BNS Section/Subsection

38

IPC Section/Subsection

41D

Subject

Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

39

IPC Section/Subsection

42

Subject

Arrest on refusal to give name and residence.

Summary of Comparison

The words "his executing a bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond," .

BNS Section/Subsection

40

IPC Section/Subsection

43

Subject

Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (1), without unnecessary delay is further specified by "but within six hours from such arrest." In subsection (2), “re-arrest” is replaced by "take him in custody".

BNS Section/Subsection

41

IPC Section/Subsection

44

Subject

Arrest by Magistrate.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

42

IPC Section/Subsection

45

Subject

Protection of members of the Armed Forces from arrest.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

43

IPC Section/Subsection

46

Subject

Arrest how made.

Summary of Comparison

A new subsection (3) is added regarding the handcuff of a habitual or repeat offender or accused who has committed certain offences mentioned in the sub-section, etc.

BNS Section/Subsection

44

IPC Section/Subsection

47

Subject

Search of place entered by person sought to be arrested.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

45

IPC Section/Subsection

48

Subject

Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

46

IPC Section/Subsection

49

Subject

No unnecessary restraint.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

47

IPC Section/Subsection

50

Subject

Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

48

IPC Section/Subsection

50A

Subject

Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc , to relative or friend.

Summary of Comparison

The words "and also to the designated police officer in the district" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (3), the words "may be prescribed in this behalf by" are replaced by "may, by rules, provide".

BNS Section/Subsection

49

IPC Section/Subsection

51

Subject

Search of arrested person.

Summary of Comparison

No Change except the word "whenever" is excluded from clause (ii) of subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

50

IPC Section/Subsection

52

Subject

Power to seize offensive weapons.

Summary of Comparison

The words "immediately after the arrest is made" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

51

IPC Section/Subsection

53

Subject

Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer.

Summary of Comparison

From sub-section (1), "not below the rank of sub-inspector" is excluded, and subsection (3) is newly added regarding the forwarding of examination reports without delay by a medical practitioner to the investigator. In explanation (b), the "defined in clause (h) of Section 2 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956 (102 of 1956)" is replaced by "recognised under the National Medical Commission Act, 2019 (30 of 2019)," and "the National Medical Register" is also added as an optional to the State Medical Register.

BNS Section/Subsection

52

IPC Section/Subsection

53A

Subject

Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner.

Summary of Comparison

The words "police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector" are replaced by "any police officer".

BNS Section/Subsection

53

IPC Section/Subsection

54

Subject

Examination of arrested person by medical officer.

Summary of Comparison

A new proviso added to subsection (1) regarding one more examination can be done if it is necessary, in the opinion of the medical practitioner.

BNS Section/Subsection

54

IPC Section/Subsection

54A

Subject

Identification of person arrested.

Summary of Comparison

The second proviso is excluded as it is already covered under the first proviso by adding the words "the identification process shall be recorded by any audio-video electronic means.".

BNS Section/Subsection

55

IPC Section/Subsection

55

Subject

Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

56

IPC Section/Subsection

55A

Subject

Health and safety of arrested person.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

57

IPC Section/Subsection

56

Subject

Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

58

IPC Section/Subsection

57

Subject

Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours.

Summary of Comparison

No change except the words "whether having jurisdiction or not" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

59

IPC Section/Subsection

58

Subject

Police to report apprehensions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

60

IPC Section/Subsection

59

Subject

Discharge of person apprehended.

Summary of Comparison

"Bail" is replaced with "bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

61

IPC Section/Subsection

60

Subject

Power, on escape, to pursue and retake.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

62

IPC Section/Subsection

60A

Subject

Arrest to be made strictly according to the Sanhita.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

63

IPC Section/Subsection

61

Subject

Form of summons.

Summary of Comparison

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.

BNS Section/Subsection

64

IPC Section/Subsection

62

Subject

Summons how served.

Summary of Comparison

Two new provisos regarding electronic communication, under subsections (1) and (2), are added. The word "personally" is added in sub-section (3).

BNS Section/Subsection

65

IPC Section/Subsection

63

Subject

Service of summons on corporate bodies, firms, and societies.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (1), Director and Manager is added. New subsection (2) regarding service of summons on any partner of a firm or other association of individuals.

BNS Section/Subsection

66

IPC Section/Subsection

64

Subject

Service when persons summoned cannot be found.

Summary of Comparison

The word “male” is excluded to make the provision gender neutral.

BNS Section/Subsection

67

IPC Section/Subsection

65

Subject

Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

68

IPC Section/Subsection

66

Subject

Service on Government servant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

69

IPC Section/Subsection

67

Subject

Service of summons outside local limits.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

70

IPC Section/Subsection

68

Subject

Proof of service in such cases and when serving officer not present.

Summary of Comparison

A new subsection (3) is added, mentioning that service of summons through electronic communication shall be considered duly served, and a copy of such summons shall be attested and kept as proof of service of summons.

BNS Section/Subsection

71

IPC Section/Subsection

69

Subject

Service of summons on witness by post.

Summary of Comparison

The words "by electronic communication or" are added in subsection (1). In subsection (2) words "or on the proof of delivery of summons under sub-section (3) of section 70 by electronic communication to the satisfaction of the Court," are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

72

IPC Section/Subsection

70

Subject

Form of warrant of arrest and duration.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

73

IPC Section/Subsection

71

Subject

Power to direct security to be taken.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

74

IPC Section/Subsection

72

Subject

Warrants to whom directed.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

75

IPC Section/Subsection

73

Subject

Warrant may be directed to any person.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

76

IPC Section/Subsection

74

Subject

Warrant directed to police officer.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

77

IPC Section/Subsection

75

Subject

Notification of substance of warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

78

IPC Section/Subsection

76

Subject

Person arrested to be brought before court without delay.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

79

IPC Section/Subsection

77

Subject

Where warrant may be executed.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

80

IPC Section/Subsection

78

Subject

Warrant forwarded for execution outside jurisdiction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

81

IPC Section/Subsection

79

Subject

Warrant directed to police officer for execution outside jurisdiction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

82

IPC Section/Subsection

80

Subject

Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued.

Summary of Comparison

New subsection (2) is added regarding information to designated police officer of the respective district where arrested person resides.

BNS Section/Subsection

83

IPC Section/Subsection

81

Subject

Procedure by Magistrate before whom such person arrested is brought.

Summary of Comparison

The word "bail" is replaced by "bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

84

IPC Section/Subsection

82

Subject

Proclamation for person absconding.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (4), IPC sections are replaced by punishments related to corresponding BNS sections. the offence punishable for imprisonment of ten years or more, etc., is mentioned.

BNS Section/Subsection

85

IPC Section/Subsection

83

Subject

Attachment of property of person absconding.

Summary of Comparison

The words "of property " is added in clause (b) of subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

86

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Identification and attachment of property of proclaimed person.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

87

IPC Section/Subsection

84

Subject

Claims and objections to attachment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

88

IPC Section/Subsection

85

Subject

Release, sale and restoration of attached property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

89

IPC Section/Subsection

86

Subject

Appeal from order rejecting application for restoration of attached property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

90

IPC Section/Subsection

87

Subject

Issue of warrant in lieu of, or in addition to, summons.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

91

IPC Section/Subsection

88

Subject

Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance.

Summary of Comparison

The words “or bail bond” are added in heading and words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

92

IPC Section/Subsection

89

Subject

Arrest on breach of bond or bail bond for appearance.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or bail bond" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

93

IPC Section/Subsection

90

Subject

Provisions of this Chapter generally applicable to summonses and warrants of arrest.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

94

IPC Section/Subsection

91

Subject

Summons to produce document or other thing.

Summary of Comparison

Regarding the production of documents, the words "electronic communication, including communication devices which is likely to contain digital evidence " are added, and the words "either in physical form or in electronic form, require" are related to summoning a person possessing a document. In subsection (3) (a) corresponding sections of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 are replaced by the sections of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 , word "telegram is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

95

IPC Section/Subsection

92

Subject

Procedure as to letters.

Summary of Comparison

"telegram” and “or telegraph” words are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

96

IPC Section/Subsection

93

Subject

When search-warrant may be issued.

Summary of Comparison

The words “or telegraph” are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

97

IPC Section/Subsection

94

Subject

Search of place suspected to contain stolen property, forged documents, etc.

Summary of Comparison

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" sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

98

IPC Section/Subsection

95

Subject

Power to declare certain publications forfeited and to issue search-warrants for the same.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace corresponding IPC Sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

99

IPC Section/Subsection

96

Subject

Application to High Court to set aside declaration of forfeiture.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

100

IPC Section/Subsection

97

Subject

Search for persons wrongfully confined.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

101

IPC Section/Subsection

98

Subject

Power to compel restoration of abducted females.

Summary of Comparison

The words "under the age of eighteen years" and “husband” are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

102

IPC Section/Subsection

99

Subject

Direction, etc, of search-warrants.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

103

IPC Section/Subsection

100

Subject

Persons in charge of closed place to allow search.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (8) BNS sections replaces corresponding IPC sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

104

IPC Section/Subsection

101

Subject

Disposal of things found in search beyond jurisdiction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

105

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Recording of search and seizure through audio-video electronic means.

Summary of Comparison

“The process of conducting search of a place or taking possession of any property ,article or thing under this Chapter or under section 185, including preparation of the list of all things seized in the course of such search and seizure and signing of such list by witnesses, shall be recorded through any audio-video electronic means preferably mobile phone and the police officer shall without delay forward such recording to the District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Judicial Magistrate of the first class.”

BNS Section/Subsection

106

IPC Section/Subsection

102

Subject

Power of police officer to seize certain property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

107

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Attachment, forfeiture or restoration of property.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added.

BNS Section/Subsection

108

IPC Section/Subsection

103

Subject

Magistrate may direct search in his presence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

109

IPC Section/Subsection

104

Subject

Power to impound document, etc , produced.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

110

IPC Section/Subsection

105

Subject

Reciprocal arrangements regarding processes.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

111

IPC Section/Subsection

105A

Subject

Definitions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

112

IPC Section/Subsection

166A

Subject

Letter of request to competent authority for investigation in a country or place outside India.

Summary of Comparison

No change except the words "Notwithstanding anything contained in this code" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

113

IPC Section/Subsection

166B

Subject

Letter of request from a country or place outside India to a Court or an authority for investigation in India.

Summary of Comparison

No change except the words "or such Metropolitan Magistrate" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

114

IPC Section/Subsection

105B

Subject

Assistance in securing transfer of persons.

Summary of Comparison

No change except the words "Notwithstanding anything contained in this code" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

115

IPC Section/Subsection

105C

Subject

Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

116

IPC Section/Subsection

105D

Subject

Identifying unlawfully acquired property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

117

IPC Section/Subsection

105E

Subject

Seizure or attachment of property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

118

IPC Section/Subsection

105F

Subject

Management of properties seized or forfeited under this Chapter.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

119

IPC Section/Subsection

105G

Subject

Notice of forfeiture of property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

120

IPC Section/Subsection

105H

Subject

Forfeiture of property in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (4),"the Companies Act, 2013 (18 of 2013) replaces "the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)".

BNS Section/Subsection

121

IPC Section/Subsection

105I

Subject

Fine in lieu of forfeiture.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

122

IPC Section/Subsection

105J

Subject

Certain transfers to be null and void.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

123

IPC Section/Subsection

105K

Subject

Procedure in respect of letter of request.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

124

IPC Section/Subsection

105L

Subject

Application of this Chapter.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

125

IPC Section/Subsection

106

Subject

Security for keeping the peace on conviction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

126

IPC Section/Subsection

107

Subject

Security for keeping the peace in other cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

127

IPC Section/Subsection

108

Subject

Security for good behaviour from persons disseminating seditious matters.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

128

IPC Section/Subsection

109

Subject

Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

129

IPC Section/Subsection

110

Subject

Security for good behaviour from habitual offenders.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. Clauses (e) the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955; (22 of 1955) and (g) The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006) is added newly under subsection (f) (i). “Bond with sureties” are replaced by “bail bond”.

BNS Section/Subsection

130

IPC Section/Subsection

111

Subject

Order to be made.

Summary of Comparison

The words "after considering the sufficiency and fitness of sureties" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

131

IPC Section/Subsection

112

Subject

Procedure in respect of person present in Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

132

IPC Section/Subsection

113

Subject

Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

133

IPC Section/Subsection

114

Subject

Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

134

IPC Section/Subsection

115

Subject

Power to dispense with personal attendance.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

135

IPC Section/Subsection

116

Subject

Inquiry as to truth of information.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" are excluded "or bail bond" is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

136

IPC Section/Subsection

117

Subject

Order to give security.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

137

IPC Section/Subsection

118

Subject

Discharge of person informed against.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

138

IPC Section/Subsection

119

Subject

Commencement of period for which security is required.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

139

IPC Section/Subsection

120

Subject

Contents of bond.

Summary of Comparison

"or bail bond" is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

140

IPC Section/Subsection

121

Subject

Power to reject sureties.

Summary of Comparison

“bond” is replaced by “bail bond”.

BNS Section/Subsection

141

IPC Section/Subsection

122

Subject

Imprisonment in default of security.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" and "Assistant Sessions Judge" are excluded. "or bail bond" is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

142

IPC Section/Subsection

123

Subject

Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

143

IPC Section/Subsection

124

Subject

Security for unexpired period of bond.

Summary of Comparison

"or bail bond" is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

144

IPC Section/Subsection

125

Subject

Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents.

Summary of Comparison

"minor" is replaced by "child".

BNS Section/Subsection

145

IPC Section/Subsection

126

Subject

Procedure.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (1), clause (d) is added. In subsection (2), pleader is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

146

IPC Section/Subsection

127

Subject

Alteration in allowance.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

147

IPC Section/Subsection

128

Subject

Enforcement of order of maintenance.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

148

IPC Section/Subsection

129

Subject

Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

149

IPC Section/Subsection

130

Subject

Use of armed forces to disperse assembly.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (1), the words "any such assembly" are replaced by "any assembly referred to in sub-section (1) of section 148," and "Executive Magistrate of the highest rank" is replaced by "District Magistrate or any other Executive Magistrate authorised by him". In Subsection 2, "Magistrate" is replaced by "Executive Magistrate".

BNS Section/Subsection

150

IPC Section/Subsection

131

Subject

Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

151

IPC Section/Subsection

132

Subject

Protection against prosecution for acts done under sections 148, 149 and 150.

Summary of Comparison

The word "military" is replaced by "army".

BNS Section/Subsection

152

IPC Section/Subsection

133

Subject

Conditional order for removal of nuisance.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

153

IPC Section/Subsection

134

Subject

Service or notification of order.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

154

IPC Section/Subsection

135

Subject

Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.

Summary of Comparison

In clause (b) the words "and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing." are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

155

IPC Section/Subsection

136

Subject

Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.

Summary of Comparison

“such person" is replaced by "person against whom an order is made under section 154 " and BNS section replaces corresponding IPC section.

BNS Section/Subsection

156

IPC Section/Subsection

137

Subject

Procedure where existence of public right is denied.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

157

IPC Section/Subsection

138

Subject

Procedure where person against whom order is made under section 152 appears to show cause.

Summary of Comparison

New proviso regarding completion of proceedings is added thereby a timeline is stipulated for the purpose.

BNS Section/Subsection

158

IPC Section/Subsection

139

Subject

Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of an expert.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

159

IPC Section/Subsection

140

Subject

Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions, etc.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

160

IPC Section/Subsection

141

Subject

Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

161

IPC Section/Subsection

142

Subject

Injunction pending inquiry.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

162

IPC Section/Subsection

143

Subject

Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or Deputy Commissioner of Police" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

163

IPC Section/Subsection

144

Subject

Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

164

IPC Section/Subsection

145

Subject

Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

165

IPC Section/Subsection

146

Subject

Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

166

IPC Section/Subsection

147

Subject

Dispute concerning right of use of land or water.

Summary of Comparison

In Explanation the words "For the purposes of this sub-section" are added. The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.

BNS Section/Subsection

167

IPC Section/Subsection

148

Subject

Local inquiry.

Summary of Comparison

The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.

BNS Section/Subsection

168

IPC Section/Subsection

149

Subject

Police to prevent cognizable offences.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

169

IPC Section/Subsection

150

Subject

Information of design to commit cognizable offences.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

170

IPC Section/Subsection

151

Subject

Arrest to prevent the commission of cognizable offences.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

171

IPC Section/Subsection

152

Subject

Prevention of injury to public property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

172

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Persons bound to conform to lawful directions of police.

Summary of Comparison

“(1) All persons shall be bound to conform to the lawful directions of a police officer given in fulfilment of any of his duty under this Chapter. (2) A police officer may detain or remove any person resisting, refusing, ignoring or disregarding to conform to any direction given by him under sub-section (1) and may either take such person before a Magistrate or, in petty cases, release him as soon as possible within a period of twenty-four hours.”

BNS Section/Subsection

173

IPC Section/Subsection

154

Subject

Information in cognizable cases.

Summary of Comparison

By adding the words "irrespective of the area where the offence is committed”, the scope is expanded to lodge an FIR. This corresponds to the concept of ‘zero FIR’By adding the word "by electronic communication," thereby it is made contemporary. Clause (ii) is added in subsection (1); this is known as eFIR.Subsection (3) is newly added regarding preliminary inquiry to ascertain whether there exists a prima facie case and proceed for investigation on the prima facie case for the cognizable offences which are made punishable for three years or more but less than seven years".In subsection (4), the words "failing which such aggrieved person may make an application to the Magistrate." are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

174

IPC Section/Subsection

155

Subject

Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases.

Summary of Comparison

Clause (ii) in subsection (1) is added regarding forwarding the daily diary report of non-cognizable cases fortnightly to the Magistrate.

BNS Section/Subsection

175

IPC Section/Subsection

156

Subject

Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case.

Summary of Comparison

A new proviso to subsection (1) is added. Sub-section (4) is newly added to protect public servants in the course of discharge of public duty against undue harassment, and subsection (3) is also amended according to sub-section(4) of section 173.

BNS Section/Subsection

176

IPC Section/Subsection

157

Subject

Procedure for investigation.

Summary of Comparison

In clause (b) of subsection (1), audio-video electronic means are added. In subsection (2), the words, "forward the daily diary report fortnightly to the Magistrate" are added. Sub-section (3) is newly added, which stipulates forensic experts visit the crime scene as mandatory for offences punishable for seven years or more.

BNS Section/Subsection

177

IPC Section/Subsection

158

Subject

Report how submitted.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

178

IPC Section/Subsection

159

Subject

Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

179

IPC Section/Subsection

160

Subject

Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses.

Summary of Comparison

In the first proviso, "sixty-five years" is replaced by "sixty years" and the words "or a person with acute illness" are added. One new proviso is added. Thus, the scope of the provision is expanded.

BNS Section/Subsection

180

IPC Section/Subsection

161

Subject

Examination of witnesses by police.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

181

IPC Section/Subsection

162

Subject

Statements to police and use thereof.

Summary of Comparison

Heading of the section is changed. BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

182

IPC Section/Subsection

163

Subject

No inducement to be offered.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

183

IPC Section/Subsection

164

Subject

Recording of confessions and statements.

Summary of Comparison

The newly added first proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides that statements are to be recorded by a woman Magistrate as far as practicable.A newly added second proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides for mandatory recording of a statement of witness by Magistrate relating to the offences punishable with imprisonment for ten years or more, imprisonment for life, or with death.The fourth proviso to Section 183(6)(a) provides for the recording of the statement of a temporarily or permanently mentally or physically disabled person through audio-video electronic means.

BNS Section/Subsection

184

IPC Section/Subsection

164A

Subject

Medical examination of the victim of rape.

Summary of Comparison

"without delay" is replaced by "Within a period of seven days" for medical practitioner to forward the report to Investigating officer.

BNS Section/Subsection

185

IPC Section/Subsection

165

Subject

Search by police officer.

Summary of Comparison

A newly added Proviso to Section 185(2) mandates the recoding of search conducted through audio video, or electronic means. Subsection (5) of 185 of BNSS provides that the copies of record made under SubsSection (1) or (3) shall forthwith, but not later than 48 hours, be sent to Magistrate.

BNS Section/Subsection

186

IPC Section/Subsection

166

Subject

When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

187

IPC Section/Subsection

167

Subject

Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.

Summary of Comparison

A new insertion into Subsection (2) of Section 187 of BNSS provides that the Magistrate to whom an accused person is forwarded under this section may, irrespective of whether he has or has no jurisdiction to try the case, after taking into consideration the status of the accused person as to whether he is not released on bail or his bail has not been cancelled, authorise, from time to time, the detention of the accused in such custody as such Magistrate thinks fit, for a term not exceeding fifteen days in the whole, or in parts, at any time during the initial forty days or sixty days out of the detention period of sixty days or ninety days, as the case may be, as provided in sub-section (3).

BNS Section/Subsection

188

IPC Section/Subsection

168

Subject

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

189

IPC Section/Subsection

169

Subject

Release of accused when evidence deficient.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" are excluded and "or bail bond" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

190

IPC Section/Subsection

170

Subject

Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.

Summary of Comparison

New proviso is added to subsection (1) regarding taking security from accused not in custody before the magistrate and mandate the Magistrate to accept the same.

BNS Section/Subsection

191

IPC Section/Subsection

171

Subject

Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subjected to restraint.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

192

IPC Section/Subsection

172

Subject

Diary of proceedings in investigation.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

193

IPC Section/Subsection

173

Subject

Report of police officer on completion of investigation.

Summary of Comparison

Section 193(2) extends this requirement to complete the investigation within two months, offences under the Provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act also [Sections 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12 of POCSO Act, 2012] in addition to offences of rape and gang rape. Section 193(3)(i) of the BNSS provides that reports to Magistrate can also be forwarded through electronic communication. The newly inserted clause (i) of sub-section 193(3) (i) of BNSS provides that the report shall also contain 'the sequence of custody in the case of electronic devices'. Clause 193(3)(ii) of BNSS provides that the police officer shall, within 90 days, inform the progress of investigation by any means including electronic communication to informant or the victim. Subsection (8) is newly inserted, which mandates the police officer investigating the case to submit such number of copies of police report for supply to the accused. Proviso to the same authorises electronic communication for this purpose. The new proviso to subsection (6) provides for further investigation during the trial with the permission of the Court.

BNS Section/Subsection

194

IPC Section/Subsection

174

Subject

Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (2) "forthwith" is replaced by "within twenty-four hours" for sending the report to DM and SDM. The word “man” is replaced by “person”.

BNS Section/Subsection

195

IPC Section/Subsection

175

Subject

Power to summon persons.

Summary of Comparison

Proviso to Subsection (1) of 195 provides immunity to male persons under the age of fifteen years or above the age of sixty years, or a woman or a mentally or physically disabled persons or a person with acute illness shall not be required to attend at place other than the place where such person resides. However, they can attend at police station willingly.

BNS Section/Subsection

196

IPC Section/Subsection

176

Subject

Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death

Summary of Comparison

The words "Judicial Magistrate" are replaced by "Magistrate", and Metropolitan Magistrate is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

197

IPC Section/Subsection

177

Subject

Ordinary place of inquiry and trial.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

198

IPC Section/Subsection

178

Subject

Place of inquiry or trial.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

199

IPC Section/Subsection

179

Subject

Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

200

IPC Section/Subsection

180

Subject

Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

201

IPC Section/Subsection

181

Subject

Place of trial in case of certain offences.

Summary of Comparison

The words "of being a thug, or murder committed by a thug" are excluded as definition of Thug and punishment being one are also excluded from the BNS.

BNS Section/Subsection

202

IPC Section/Subsection

182

Subject

Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters, etc.

Summary of Comparison

The words "electronic communications" added. BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

203

IPC Section/Subsection

183

Subject

Offence committed on journey or voyage.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

204

IPC Section/Subsection

184

Subject

Place of trial for offences triable together.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

205

IPC Section/Subsection

185

Subject

Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

206

IPC Section/Subsection

186

Subject

High Court to decide, in case of doubt, district where inquiry or trial shall take place.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

207

IPC Section/Subsection

187

Subject

Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" are replaced by "or bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

208

IPC Section/Subsection

188

Subject

Offence committed outside India.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or where the offence is registered in India" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

209

IPC Section/Subsection

189

Subject

Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.

Summary of Comparison

The words "either in physical form or in electronic form" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

210

IPC Section/Subsection

190

Subject

Cognizance of offences by Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

The words "including any complaint filed by a person authorised under any special law" and "submitted in any mode including electronic mode " are added in clause (a ) and (b ) of subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

211

IPC Section/Subsection

191

Subject

Transfer on application of the accused.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

212

IPC Section/Subsection

192

Subject

Making over of cases to Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

213

IPC Section/Subsection

193

Subject

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

214

IPC Section/Subsection

194

Subject

Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them.

Summary of Comparison

No change except words "or Assistant sessions Judge" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

215

IPC Section/Subsection

195

Subject

Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants, for offences against public justice and for offences relating to documents given in evidence.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections. The words "or of some other public servant who is authorised by the concerned public servant so to do" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

216

IPC Section/Subsection

195A

Subject

Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

217

IPC Section/Subsection

196

Subject

Prosecution for offences against the State and for criminal conspiracy to commit such offence.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

218

IPC Section/Subsection

197

Subject

Prosecution of Judges and public servants.

Summary of Comparison

The BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. A second proviso to 218(1)(b) is added, which provides that such Government shall take a decision within a period of one hundred and twenty days from the date of receipt of the request for sanction, and in case it fails to do so, the sanction shall be deemed to have been accorded by such Government. This will curb the tendency to help an accused public servant by such delay tactics.

BNS Section/Subsection

219

IPC Section/Subsection

198

Subject

Prosecution for offences against marriage.

Summary of Comparison

The Word "child" replaces "minor" and "child" also replaces "person under the age of 18 years", "is an idiot, or a lunatic" is replaced by "is of unsound mind or is having intellectual disability requiring higher support needs".

BNS Section/Subsection

220

IPC Section/Subsection

198A

Subject

Prosecution of offences under section 498A of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

221

IPC Section/Subsection

198B

Subject

Cognizance of offence

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

222

IPC Section/Subsection

199

Subject

Prosecution for defamation.

Summary of Comparison

BNS Chapters and sections replace corresponding IPC Chapters and sections. "child" replaces "under the age of eighteen years " or is of unsound mind replaces "or is having intellectual disability or is an idiot or a lunatic".

BNS Section/Subsection

223

IPC Section/Subsection

200

Subject

Examination of complainant.

Summary of Comparison

The newly added first proviso to Section 223(1) provides that no cognizance of an offence shall be taken by the Magistrate without giving the accused an opportunity of being heard. A new sub-section (2) of Section 223 provides that a Magistrate shall not take cognizance on a complaint against a public servant for any offence alleged to have been committed in the course of the discharge of his official functions or duties unless—(a) such public servant is given an opportunity to make assertions as to the situation that led to the incident so alleged; and (b) a report containing facts and circumstances of the incident from the officer superior to such a public servant is received.

BNS Section/Subsection

224

IPC Section/Subsection

201

Subject

Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of the case.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

225

IPC Section/Subsection

202

Subject

Postponement of issue of process.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

226

IPC Section/Subsection

203

Subject

Dismissal of complaint.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

227

IPC Section/Subsection

204

Subject

Issue of process.

Summary of Comparison

The new proviso to sub-section (1) of Section 227 provides that summons or warrant may also be issued through electronic means.

BNS Section/Subsection

228

IPC Section/Subsection

205

Subject

Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

229

IPC Section/Subsection

206

Subject

Special summons in cases of petty offence.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate." The threshold amount of fine for the purpose of the definition of "petty offence" is increased by this section from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. The monetary limit of the fine specified in summons is increased from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees. “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1939 (59 of 1939)” is replaced by “the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988).”.

BNS Section/Subsection

230

IPC Section/Subsection

207

Subject

Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents.

Summary of Comparison

This section states that the documents are to be supplied free of cost to the accused without any delay, and in no case beyond 14 days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, and should also be provided to the victim if represented by an advocate. The last proviso states that the supply of documents in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished.

BNS Section/Subsection

231

IPC Section/Subsection

208

Subject

Supply of copies of statements and documents to accused in other cases triable by Court of Session.

Summary of Comparison

Last proviso states that supply of documents to accused in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

232

IPC Section/Subsection

209

Subject

Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.

Summary of Comparison

Two new provisos are added herein. By first proviso proceedings have been made time-bound. The proceedings under this section shall be completed within a period of ninety days from the date of taking cognizance, and such period may be extended, by the Magistrate for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty days for the reasons to be recorded in writing. Second proviso states that any application filed before the Magistrate by the accused or the victim or any person authorised by such person in a case triable by Court of Session, shall be forwarded to the Court of Session with the committal of the case.

BNS Section/Subsection

233

IPC Section/Subsection

210

Subject

Procedure to be followed when there is a complaint case and police investigation in respect of the same offence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

234

IPC Section/Subsection

211

Subject

Contents of charge.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

235

IPC Section/Subsection

212

Subject

Particulars as to time, place and person.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

236

IPC Section/Subsection

213

Subject

When manner of committing offence must be stated.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

237

IPC Section/Subsection

214

Subject

Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

238

IPC Section/Subsection

215

Subject

Effect of errors.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

239

IPC Section/Subsection

216

Subject

Court may alter charge.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

240

IPC Section/Subsection

217

Subject

Recall of witnesses when charge altered.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

241

IPC Section/Subsection

218

Subject

Separate charges for distinct offences.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

242

IPC Section/Subsection

219

Subject

Offences of same kind within year may be charged together.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

243

IPC Section/Subsection

220

Subject

Trial for more than one offence.

Summary of Comparison

Subsection 243(1) reorganises illustrations (b) and (c) given in CrPC, citing "adultery" and "enticing away," which are replaced by "rape" in the rephrased illustration (b) herein.

BNS Section/Subsection

244

IPC Section/Subsection

221

Subject

Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

245

IPC Section/Subsection

222

Subject

When offence proved included in offence charged.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

246

IPC Section/Subsection

223

Subject

What persons may be charged jointly.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

247

IPC Section/Subsection

224

Subject

Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

248

IPC Section/Subsection

225

Subject

Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

249

IPC Section/Subsection

226

Subject

Opening case for prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

250

IPC Section/Subsection

227

Subject

Discharge.

Summary of Comparison

New subsection (1) provides that the accused may prefer an application for discharge within a period of sixty days from the date of commencement of the case under Section 232.

BNS Section/Subsection

251

IPC Section/Subsection

228

Subject

Framing of charge.

Summary of Comparison

The time limit for framing the charge is added as being within a period of sixty days from the date of first hearing. This section also allows charges to be read and explained, to the accused “present either physically or through audio-video electronic means.”

BNS Section/Subsection

252

IPC Section/Subsection

229

Subject

Conviction on plea of guilty.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

253

IPC Section/Subsection

230

Subject

Date for prosecution evidence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

254

IPC Section/Subsection

231

Subject

Evidence for prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added proviso to section 254 of BNSS provides that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means. Newly added subsection (2) provides that the deposition of evidence of any police officer or public servant may be taken through audio-video electronic means.

BNS Section/Subsection

255

IPC Section/Subsection

232

Subject

Acquittal.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

256

IPC Section/Subsection

233

Subject

Entering upon defence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

257

IPC Section/Subsection

234

Subject

Arguments.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

258

IPC Section/Subsection

235

Subject

Judgment of acquittal or conviction.

Summary of Comparison

New addition to subsection (1) for time bound disposal-After hearing arguments and points of law (if any), the Judge shall give a judgement in the case, “as soon as possible, within a period of thirty days from the date of completion of arguments, which may be extended, to a period of fortyfive days for reasons to be recorded in writing”.

BNS Section/Subsection

259

IPC Section/Subsection

236

Subject

Previous conviction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

260

IPC Section/Subsection

237

Subject

Procedure in cases instituted under sib-section 2 of section 222.

Summary of Comparison

Upper limit of compensation amount increased from one thousand rupees to five thousand rupees in sub-section (4).

BNS Section/Subsection

261

IPC Section/Subsection

238

Subject

Compliance with section 230

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

262

IPC Section/Subsection

239

Subject

When accused shall be discharged.

Summary of Comparison

New subsection 262(1) provides the time limit of application for discharge by accused as "within a period of sixty days from the date of supply of copies of document under section 230". Examination of accused through audio-video electronic means can be done as added in sub-section (2).

BNS Section/Subsection

263

IPC Section/Subsection

240

Subject

Framing of charge.

Summary of Comparison

Time limit for framing of charge against the accused is added within a period of sixty days from the date of first hearing on charge.

BNS Section/Subsection

264

IPC Section/Subsection

241

Subject

Conviction on plea of guilty.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

265

IPC Section/Subsection

242

Subject

Evidence for prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

The new proviso to subsection 265(3) of the BNSS states that evidence of a witness may be recorded by audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government.

BNS Section/Subsection

266

IPC Section/Subsection

243

Subject

Evidence for defence.

Summary of Comparison

New second proviso to Section 266(2) provides that the examination of witnesses may be done by audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government.

BNS Section/Subsection

267

IPC Section/Subsection

244

Subject

Evidence for prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

268

IPC Section/Subsection

245

Subject

When accused shall be discharged.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

269

IPC Section/Subsection

246

Subject

Procedure where accused is not discharged.

Summary of Comparison

The newly added subsection (7) provides that if the attendance of the prosecution witnesses under sub-sections (5) and (6) cannot be secured for cross-examination, it shall be deemed that such witness has not been examined for not being available and Magistrate proceed further.

BNS Section/Subsection

270

IPC Section/Subsection

247

Subject

Evidence for defence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

271

IPC Section/Subsection

248

Subject

Acquittal or conviction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

272

IPC Section/Subsection

249

Subject

Absence of complainant.

Summary of Comparison

It is added that the Magistrate may “after giving thirty days’ time to the complainant to be present before proceeding further.

BNS Section/Subsection

273

IPC Section/Subsection

250

Subject

Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause.

Summary of Comparison

BNS Sections replace corresponding IPC sections. Compensation amount under sub-section (6) increased from "one hundred rupees" to “two thousand rupees”.

BNS Section/Subsection

274

IPC Section/Subsection

251

Subject

Substance of accusation to be stated.

Summary of Comparison

The new proviso to Section 274 provides that if the Magistrate considers the accusation groundless, he shall, after recording reasons in writing, release the accused, and such release shall have the effect of discharge.

BNS Section/Subsection

275

IPC Section/Subsection

252

Subject

Conviction on plea of guilty.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

276

IPC Section/Subsection

253

Subject

Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

277

IPC Section/Subsection

254

Subject

Procedure when not convicted.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

278

IPC Section/Subsection

255

Subject

Acquittal or conviction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

279

IPC Section/Subsection

256

Subject

Non-appearance or death of complainant.

Summary of Comparison

The words "after giving thirty days' time to the complainant to be present" are added. "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

280

IPC Section/Subsection

257

Subject

Withdrawal of complaint.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

281

IPC Section/Subsection

258

Subject

Power to stop proceedings in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

282

IPC Section/Subsection

259

Subject

Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

283

IPC Section/Subsection

260

Subject

Power to try summarily.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace Corresponding IPC sections. Sub section (2) is newly added with a proviso to it for trial of offences punishable with three or less than three years in a summary way. Provided that no appeal shall lie against the decision of a Magistrate to try a case in a summary way under this sub-section.

BNS Section/Subsection

284

IPC Section/Subsection

261

Subject

Summary trial by Magistrate of the second class.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

285

IPC Section/Subsection

262

Subject

Procedure for summary trials.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

286

IPC Section/Subsection

263

Subject

Record in summary trials.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

287

IPC Section/Subsection

264

Subject

Judgment in cases tried summarily.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

288

IPC Section/Subsection

265

Subject

Language of record and judgment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

289

IPC Section/Subsection

265A

Subject

Application of the Chapter.

Summary of Comparison

"Below the age of fourteen years" excluded from 289(1)(b), thereby expanding the scope.

BNS Section/Subsection

290

IPC Section/Subsection

265B

Subject

Application for plea bargaining.

Summary of Comparison

Time limit for plea bargaining "within a period of thirty days from the date of framing of charge" is added in subsection (1). 290 (4) (a) "not exceeding sixty days" is added, regarding accused to work out a mutually satisfactory disposition of the case". The words “as the case may be” excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

291

IPC Section/Subsection

265C

Subject

Guidelines for mutually satisfactory disposition.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

292

IPC Section/Subsection

265D

Subject

Report of the mutually satisfactory disposition to be submitted before the Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

293

IPC Section/Subsection

265E

Subject

Disposal of the case.

Summary of Comparison

Section 293 clauses (c ) and (d) make changes to require the court to show leniency towards first -time offenders who opt for plea bargaining. They may be sentenced to one fourth of minimum punishment instead of half and one-nineth instead of one-fourth respectively.

BNS Section/Subsection

294

IPC Section/Subsection

265F

Subject

Judgment of the Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

295

IPC Section/Subsection

265G

Subject

Finality of the judgment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

296

IPC Section/Subsection

265H

Subject

Power of the Court in plea bargaining.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

297

IPC Section/Subsection

265-I

Subject

Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

298

IPC Section/Subsection

265J

Subject

Savings.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

299

IPC Section/Subsection

265K

Subject

Statements of accused not to be used.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

300

IPC Section/Subsection

265L

Subject

Non-application of the Chapter.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

301

IPC Section/Subsection

266

Subject

Definitions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

302

IPC Section/Subsection

267

Subject

Power to require attendance of prisoners.

Summary of Comparison

The words “as the case may be” are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

303

IPC Section/Subsection

268

Subject

Power of State Government or Central Government to exclude certain persons from operation of section 302.

Summary of Comparison

"or Central Government" is added in the heading and other places. "the Central Government in the cases instituted by its central agency, as the case may be" are added in subsection (2).

BNS Section/Subsection

304

IPC Section/Subsection

269

Subject

Officer in charge of prison to abstain from carrying out order in certain contingencies.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

305

IPC Section/Subsection

270

Subject

Prisoner to be brought to Court in custody.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

306

IPC Section/Subsection

271

Subject

Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

307

IPC Section/Subsection

272

Subject

Language of Courts.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

308

IPC Section/Subsection

273

Subject

Evidence to be taken in presence of accused.

Summary of Comparison

The words "through audio-video electronic means at the designated place to be notified by the State Government" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

309

IPC Section/Subsection

274

Subject

Record in summons-cases and inquiries.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

310

IPC Section/Subsection

275

Subject

Record in warrant-cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

311

IPC Section/Subsection

276

Subject

Record in trial before Court of Session.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

312

IPC Section/Subsection

277

Subject

Language of record of evidence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

313

IPC Section/Subsection

278

Subject

Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed.

Summary of Comparison

The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate" in heading and other places.

BNS Section/Subsection

314

IPC Section/Subsection

279

Subject

Interpretation of evidence to accused or his pleader.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

315

IPC Section/Subsection

280

Subject

Remarks respecting demeanour of witness.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

316

IPC Section/Subsection

281

Subject

Record of examination of accused.

Summary of Comparison

"a Metropolitan Magistrate" is replaced by "any Magistrate, or by a Court of Session," and sub-sections related to a metropolitan Magistrate are excluded. A new proviso is added to 316 (4) "where the accused is in custody and is examined through electronic communication, his signature shall be taken within seventy-two hours of such examination.”

BNS Section/Subsection

317

IPC Section/Subsection

282

Subject

Interpreter to be bound to interpret truthfully.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

318

IPC Section/Subsection

283

Subject

Record in High Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

319

IPC Section/Subsection

284

Subject

When attendance of witness may be dispensed with and commission issued.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

320

IPC Section/Subsection

285

Subject

Commission to whom to be issued.

Summary of Comparison

“Chief Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

321

IPC Section/Subsection

286

Subject

Execution of commissions.

Summary of Comparison

"Chief Metropolitan Magistrate or Chief Judicial Magistrate, or such Metropolitan or Judicial Magistrate" is replaced by "Chief Judicial Magistrate or such Magistrate".

BNS Section/Subsection

322

IPC Section/Subsection

287

Subject

Parties may examine witnesses.

Summary of Comparison

The word “pleader” is replaced by “advocate”. “as the case may be” excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

323

IPC Section/Subsection

288

Subject

Return of commission.

Summary of Comparison

BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

324

IPC Section/Subsection

289

Subject

Adjournment of proceeding.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

325

IPC Section/Subsection

290

Subject

Execution of foreign commissions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

326

IPC Section/Subsection

291

Subject

Deposition of medical witness.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

327

IPC Section/Subsection

291A

Subject

Identification report of Magistrate.

Summary of Comparison

BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections.

BNS Section/Subsection

328

IPC Section/Subsection

292

Subject

Evidence of officers of the Mint.

Summary of Comparison

BSA sections replace corresponding Indian Evidence Act sections. “any such”, “of the mint officer” and “as the case may be” are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

329

IPC Section/Subsection

293

Subject

Reports of certain Government scientific experts.

Summary of Comparison

In 329(4) (g) the words "State Government or, and or certified "are added and, “Government” excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

330

IPC Section/Subsection

294

Subject

No formal proof of certain documents.

Summary of Comparison

Two new provisos are added. Time limit of thirty days for acceptance or denial of the genuineness of the document, provided the Court may relax the time limit as stated in the first proviso. And the second proviso states that experts should be called only if he is disputed by any parties during the trial. The words “may be prescribed by the State Government” is replaced by “the State Government may, by rules, provide”

BNS Section/Subsection

331

IPC Section/Subsection

295

Subject

Affidavit in proof of conduct of public servants.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

332

IPC Section/Subsection

296

Subject

Evidence of formal character on affidavit.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

333

IPC Section/Subsection

297

Subject

Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

334

IPC Section/Subsection

298

Subject

Previous conviction or acquittal how proved.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

335

IPC Section/Subsection

299

Subject

Record of evidence in absence of accused.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

336

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added section. Evidence of public servants, experts, police officers in certain cases may be secured through the successor officer of such a public servant, etc.

BNS Section/Subsection

337

IPC Section/Subsection

300

Subject

Person once convicted or acquitted not to be tried for same offence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

338

IPC Section/Subsection

301

Subject

Appearance by Public Prosecutors.

Summary of Comparison

"Pleader" is replaced by "Advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

339

IPC Section/Subsection

302

Subject

Permission to conduct prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

340

IPC Section/Subsection

303

Subject

Right of person against whom proceedings are instituted to be defended.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

341

IPC Section/Subsection

304

Subject

Legal aid to accused at State expense in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

342

IPC Section/Subsection

305

Subject

Procedure when corporation or registered society is an accused.

Summary of Comparison

The words "duly authorised by him" are added in subsection (5).

BNS Section/Subsection

343

IPC Section/Subsection

306

Subject

Tender of pardon to accomplice.

Summary of Comparison

"or a Metropolitan magistrate" excluded and "the criminal law amendment Act 1952" replaced by "any other law for the time being in force".

BNS Section/Subsection

344

IPC Section/Subsection

307

Subject

Power to direct tender of pardon.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

345

IPC Section/Subsection

308

Subject

Trial of person not complying with conditions of pardon.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

346

IPC Section/Subsection

309

Subject

Power to postpone or adjourn proceedings.

Summary of Comparison

The BNS sections replace the corresponding IPC sections. The word "Magistrate" is replaced by "Court". A new clause (b) is added to the last proviso of subsection (2), which states, "Where the circumstances are beyond the control of a party, not more than two adjournments may be granted by the Court after hearing the objections of the other party and for the reasons to be recorded in writing”. The word "pleader” is replaced by “advocate”.

BNS Section/Subsection

347

IPC Section/Subsection

310

Subject

Local inspection.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

348

IPC Section/Subsection

311

Subject

Power to summon material witness, or examine person present.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

349

IPC Section/Subsection

311A

Subject

Power of Magistrate to order person to give specimen signatures or handwriting.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or finger impressions" and “or voice sample" are added. One new proviso added which provides that the Magistrate may, for reasons to be recorded in writing, order any person to give such a specimen or sample without him being arrested.

BNS Section/Subsection

350

IPC Section/Subsection

312

Subject

Expenses of complainants and witnesses.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

351

IPC Section/Subsection

313

Subject

Power to examine the accused.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

352

IPC Section/Subsection

314

Subject

Oral arguments and memorandum of arguments.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

353

IPC Section/Subsection

315

Subject

Accused person to be competent witness.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

354

IPC Section/Subsection

316

Subject

No influence to be used to induce disclosure.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

355

IPC Section/Subsection

317

Subject

Provision for inquiries and trial being held in the absence of accused in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate". A new explanation is added –“For the purpose of this section, personal attendance of the accused includes attendance through audio-video electronic means”.

BNS Section/Subsection

356

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender.

Summary of Comparison

A newly added section which gives provision for Inquiry, trial or judgment in absentia of proclaimed offender. An extra-ordinary provision.

BNS Section/Subsection

357

IPC Section/Subsection

318

Subject

Procedure where accused does not understand proceedings.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

358

IPC Section/Subsection

319

Subject

Power to proceed against other persons appearing to be guilty of offence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

359

IPC Section/Subsection

320

Subject

Compounding of offences.

Summary of Comparison

In the table of compoundable offences, the corresponding IPC sections are replaced by BNS sections. Section 497 IPC is excluded as it is not included in BNS. The rest remains same.

BNS Section/Subsection

360

IPC Section/Subsection

321

Subject

Withdrawal from prosecution.

Summary of Comparison

"by the Delhi Special Police Establishment under the Delhi Special Establishment Act 1946 (25 of 1946)" is replaced by "under any Central Act," and a new proviso is added which provides further that no Court shall allow such withdrawal without giving an opportunity of being heard to the victim in the case.

BNS Section/Subsection

361

IPC Section/Subsection

322

Subject

Procedure in cases which Magistrate cannot dispose of.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

362

IPC Section/Subsection

323

Subject

Procedure when, after commencement of inquiry or trial, Magistrate finds case should be committed.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

363

IPC Section/Subsection

324

Subject

Trial of persons previously convicted of offences against coinage, stamp-law or property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

364

IPC Section/Subsection

325

Subject

Procedure when Magistrate cannot pass sentence sufficiently severe.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

365

IPC Section/Subsection

326

Subject

Conviction or commitment on evidence partly recorded by one Magistrate and partly by another.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

366

IPC Section/Subsection

327

Subject

Court to be open.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

367

IPC Section/Subsection

328

Subject

Procedure in case of accused being person of unsound mind.

Summary of Comparison

“person of unsound mine” in the heading replaces “lunatic” Subsection (2) specifies about psychologist to be "of Government hospital or Government medical college" and "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".

BNS Section/Subsection

368

IPC Section/Subsection

329

Subject

Procedure in case of person of unsound mind tried before Court.

Summary of Comparison

Nearest medical college is now specified as Government medical college. "mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability".

BNS Section/Subsection

369

IPC Section/Subsection

330

Subject

Release of person with mental illness pending investigation or trial.

Summary of Comparison

"mental retardation" is replaced by "intellectual disability" and "public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum".

BNS Section/Subsection

370

IPC Section/Subsection

331

Subject

Resumption of inquiry or trial.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

371

IPC Section/Subsection

332

Subject

Procedure on accused appearing before Magistrate or Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

372

IPC Section/Subsection

333

Subject

When accused appears to have been of sound mind.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

373

IPC Section/Subsection

334

Subject

Judgment of acquittal on ground of unsoundness of mind.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

374

IPC Section/Subsection

335

Subject

Person acquitted on ground of unsoundness of mind to be detained in safe custody.

Summary of Comparison

"public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum", and "Mental Health care Act, 2017(10 of 2017" replaces "Indian LunacyAct,1912 (4 of 1912)".

BNS Section/Subsection

375

IPC Section/Subsection

336

Subject

Power of State Government to empower officer-in-charge to discharge.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

376

IPC Section/Subsection

337

Subject

Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence.

Summary of Comparison

"person of unsound mind" replaces "lunatic", "lunatic asylum, the visitors of such asylum or any two of them," is replaced by "public mental health establishment, the Mental Health Review Board constituted under the Mental Health care Act, 2017(10 of 2017) ".

BNS Section/Subsection

377

IPC Section/Subsection

338

Subject

Procedure where person of unsound mind detained is declared fit to be released.

Summary of Comparison

The words "person of unsound mind" replace "lunatic" in the heading. "public mental health establishment" replaces "lunatic asylum".

BNS Section/Subsection

378

IPC Section/Subsection

339

Subject

Delivery of person of unsound mind to care of relative or friend.

Summary of Comparison

The words "person of unsound mind" replace "lunatic" in the heading.

BNS Section/Subsection

379

IPC Section/Subsection

340

Subject

Procedure in cases mentioned in section 215.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

380

IPC Section/Subsection

341

Subject

Appeal.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

381

IPC Section/Subsection

342

Subject

Power to order costs.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

382

IPC Section/Subsection

343

Subject

Procedure of Magistrate taking cognizance.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

383

IPC Section/Subsection

344

Subject

Summary procedure for trial for giving false evidence.

Summary of Comparison

The fine increased to "one thousand rupees" from "five hundred rupees”.

BNS Section/Subsection

384

IPC Section/Subsection

345

Subject

Procedure in certain cases of contempt.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace IPC Sections. Fine increased to "one thousand rupees" from "two hundred rupees".

BNS Section/Subsection

385

IPC Section/Subsection

346

Subject

Procedure where Court considers that case should not be dealt with under section 384.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

386

IPC Section/Subsection

347

Subject

When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

387

IPC Section/Subsection

348

Subject

Discharge of offender on submission of apology.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

388

IPC Section/Subsection

349

Subject

Imprisonment or committal of person refusing to answer or produce document.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

389

IPC Section/Subsection

350

Subject

Summary procedure for punishment for non-attendance by a witness in obedience to summons.

Summary of Comparison

The fine increased to "five hundred rupees" from " One hundred rupees".

BNS Section/Subsection

390

IPC Section/Subsection

351

Subject

Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

391

IPC Section/Subsection

352

Subject

Certain Judges and Magistrates not to try certain offences when committed before themselves.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

392

IPC Section/Subsection

353

Subject

Judgment.

Summary of Comparison

"pleaders" is replaced by "advocates." A new proviso is added to subsection (4), which provides that the Court shall, as far as practicable, upload a copy of the judgement on its portal within a period of seven days from the date of judgement. And the words "either in person or through audio-video electronic means". are added in subsection (5).

BNS Section/Subsection

393

IPC Section/Subsection

354

Subject

Language and contents of judgment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

394

IPC Section/Subsection

356

Subject

Order for notifying address of previously convicted offender.

Summary of Comparison

Reframing of phrases without any change in essence.

BNS Section/Subsection

395

IPC Section/Subsection

357

Subject

Order to pay compensation.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

396

IPC Section/Subsection

357A & 357B

Subject

Victim compensation scheme. Compensation to be in addition to fine under section 65, section 70 and sub-section (1) of section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 [under section 326A or section 376D of Indian Penal Code].

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

397

IPC Section/Subsection

357C

Subject

Treatment of victims.

Summary of Comparison

BNS sections replace corresponding IPC sections. "under sections 4, 6, 8 or section 10 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 " is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

398

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Witness protection scheme.

Summary of Comparison

“Every State Government shall prepare and notify a Witness Protection Scheme for the State with a view to ensure protection of the witnesses”.

BNS Section/Subsection

399

IPC Section/Subsection

358

Subject

Compensation to persons groundlessly arrested.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

400

IPC Section/Subsection

359

Subject

Order to pay costs in non-cognizable cases.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

401

IPC Section/Subsection

360

Subject

Order to release on probation of good conduct or after admonition.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" are excluded “or bail bond" are added. ‘the Children Act 1960 (60 of 1960)" is replaced by "The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015".

BNS Section/Subsection

402

IPC Section/Subsection

361

Subject

Special reasons to be recorded in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

‘The Children Act 1960 (60 of 1960)" is replaced by "The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015".

BNS Section/Subsection

403

IPC Section/Subsection

362

Subject

Court not to alter judgment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

404

IPC Section/Subsection

363

Subject

Copy of judgment to be given to the accused and other persons.

Summary of Comparison

New Proviso added to subsection (5), which provides further that the Court may, on an application made on this behalf by the Prosecuting Officer, provide to the Government, free of cost, a certified copy of such judgement, order, deposition, or record.

BNS Section/Subsection

405

IPC Section/Subsection

364

Subject

Judgment when to be translated

Summary of Comparison

The words "the accused so required" replaced by "if either party so requires".

BNS Section/Subsection

406

IPC Section/Subsection

365

Subject

Court of Session to send copy of finding and sentence to District Magistrate.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

407

IPC Section/Subsection

366

Subject

Sentence of death to be submitted by Court of Session for confirmation.

Summary of Comparison

The words "shall be" replaced by "forthwith".

BNS Section/Subsection

408

IPC Section/Subsection

367

Subject

Power to direct further inquiry to be made or additional evidence to be taken.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

409

IPC Section/Subsection

368

Subject

Power of High Court to confirm sentence or annul conviction.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

410

IPC Section/Subsection

369

Subject

Confirmation or new sentence to be signed by two Judges.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

411

IPC Section/Subsection

370

Subject

Procedure in case of difference of opinion.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

412

IPC Section/Subsection

371

Subject

Procedure in cases submitted to High Court for confirmation.

Summary of Comparison

The words "either physically, or through electronic means" is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

413

IPC Section/Subsection

372

Subject

No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

414

IPC Section/Subsection

373

Subject

Appeal from orders requiring security or refusal to accept or rejecting surety for keeping peace or good behaviour.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

415

IPC Section/Subsection

374

Subject

Appeals from convictions.

Summary of Comparison

"a Metropolitan Magistrate or Assistant Sessions Judge" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

416

IPC Section/Subsection

375

Subject

No appeal in certain cases when accused pleads guilty.

Summary of Comparison

"Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

417

IPC Section/Subsection

376

Subject

No appeal in petty cases.

Summary of Comparison

"Metropolitan Magistrate" excluded. Imprisonment limit is reduced from six months to three months.

BNS Section/Subsection

418

IPC Section/Subsection

377

Subject

Appeal by the State Government against sentence.

Summary of Comparison

The words "the Delhi Special Police Establishment, constituted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), or by any other" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

419

IPC Section/Subsection

378

Subject

Appeal in case of acquittal.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

420

IPC Section/Subsection

379

Subject

Appeal against conviction by High Court in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

421

IPC Section/Subsection

380

Subject

Special right of appeal in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

The word "contained" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

422

IPC Section/Subsection

381

Subject

Appeal to Court of Session how heard.

Summary of Comparison

The word "Assistant Session Judge" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

423

IPC Section/Subsection

382

Subject

Petition of appeal.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

424

IPC Section/Subsection

383

Subject

Procedure when appellant in jail.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

425

IPC Section/Subsection

384

Subject

Summary dismissal of appeal.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

426

IPC Section/Subsection

385

Subject

Procedure for hearing appeals not dismissed summarily.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

427

IPC Section/Subsection

386

Subject

Powers of the Appellate Court.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

428

IPC Section/Subsection

387

Subject

Judgments of Subordinate Appellate Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

429

IPC Section/Subsection

388

Subject

Order of High Court on appeal to be certified to lower Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

430

IPC Section/Subsection

389

Subject

Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail.

Summary of Comparison

"or bail bond" added.

BNS Section/Subsection

431

IPC Section/Subsection

390

Subject

Arrest of accused in appeal from acquittal

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

432

IPC Section/Subsection

391

Subject

Appellate Court may take further evidence or direct it to be taken.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

433

IPC Section/Subsection

392

Subject

Procedure where Judges of Court of Appeal are equally divided.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

434

IPC Section/Subsection

393

Subject

Finality of judgments and orders on appeal.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

435

IPC Section/Subsection

394

Subject

Abatement of appeals.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

436

IPC Section/Subsection

395

Subject

Reference to High Court.

Summary of Comparison

"Metropolitan Magistrate" and “or him” excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

437

IPC Section/Subsection

396

Subject

Disposal of case according to decision of High Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

438

IPC Section/Subsection

397

Subject

Calling for records to exercise powers of revision.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or bail bond " added and "bail" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

439

IPC Section/Subsection

398

Subject

Power to order inquiry.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

440

IPC Section/Subsection

399

Subject

Sessions Judge's powers of revision.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

441

IPC Section/Subsection

400

Subject

Power of Additional Sessions Judge.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

442

IPC Section/Subsection

401

Subject

High Court's powers of revision.

Summary of Comparison

"pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

443

IPC Section/Subsection

402

Subject

Power of High Court to withdraw or transfer revision cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

444

IPC Section/Subsection

403

Subject

Option of Court to hear parties.

Summary of Comparison

“pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

445

IPC Section/Subsection

405

Subject

High Court's order to be certified to lower Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

446

IPC Section/Subsection

406

Subject

Power of Supreme Court to transfer cases and appeals.

Summary of Comparison

"not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

447

IPC Section/Subsection

407

Subject

Power of High Court to transfer cases and appeals.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (4) "or bail bond" is added and "with or without sureties" excluded. From the subsection (7) "not exceeding one thousand rupees" is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

448

IPC Section/Subsection

408

Subject

Power of Sessions Judge to transfer cases and appeals.

Summary of Comparison

The words "one thousand rupees" are replaced by “sum”, whereas "two hundred and fifty rupees" is replaced by “sum not exceeding ten thousand rupees".

BNS Section/Subsection

449

IPC Section/Subsection

409

Subject

Withdrawal of cases and appeals by Session Judge.

Summary of Comparison

From subsection (1) "any Assistant Sessions Judge or" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

450

IPC Section/Subsection

410

Subject

Withdrawal of cases by Judicial Magistrate.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

451

IPC Section/Subsection

411

Subject

Making over or withdrawal of cases by Executive Magistrates.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

452

IPC Section/Subsection

412

Subject

Reasons to be recorded.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

453

IPC Section/Subsection

413

Subject

Execution of order passed under section 409.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

454

IPC Section/Subsection

414

Subject

Execution of sentence of death passed by High Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

455

IPC Section/Subsection

415

Subject

Commutation of sentence of death in case of appeal to Supreme Court.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

456

IPC Section/Subsection

416

Subject

Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman.

Summary of Comparison

The heading "Commutation of sentence of death on pregnant woman" replaces the heading "Postponement of capital sentence on pregnant woman".

BNS Section/Subsection

457

IPC Section/Subsection

417

Subject

Power to appoint place of imprisonment.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or section 23 of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (5 of 1920), as the case may be;" excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

458

IPC Section/Subsection

418

Subject

Execution of sentence of imprisonment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

459

IPC Section/Subsection

419

Subject

Direction of warrant for execution.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

460

IPC Section/Subsection

420

Subject

Warrant with whom to be lodged.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

461

IPC Section/Subsection

421

Subject

Warrant for levy of fine.

Summary of Comparison

The words, "but no such payment has been made" added in subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

462

IPC Section/Subsection

422

Subject

Effect of such warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

463

IPC Section/Subsection

423

Subject

Warrant for levy of fine issued by a Court in any territory to which this Sanhita does not extend.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

464

IPC Section/Subsection

424

Subject

Suspension of execution of sentence of imprisonment.

Summary of Comparison

The words "with or without sureties" are excluded" and or bail bond" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

465

IPC Section/Subsection

425

Subject

Who may issue warrant.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

466

IPC Section/Subsection

426

Subject

Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

467

IPC Section/Subsection

427

Subject

Sentence on offender already sentenced for another offence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

468

IPC Section/Subsection

428

Subject

Period of detention undergone by the accused to be set off against the sentence of imprisonment.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

469

IPC Section/Subsection

429

Subject

Saving.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

470

IPC Section/Subsection

430

Subject

Return of warrant on execution of sentence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

471

IPC Section/Subsection

431

Subject

Money ordered to be paid recoverable as a fine.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

472

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Mercy Petition in death sentence cases.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added section.

BNS Section/Subsection

473

IPC Section/Subsection

432

Subject

Power to suspend or remit sentences.

Summary of Comparison

In sub-section (5) the word “male” is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

474

IPC Section/Subsection

433

Subject

Power to commute sentence.

Summary of Comparison

Five new clauses are added regarding commutation of sentence and four clauses are excluded from 433 CrPC.

BNS Section/Subsection

475

IPC Section/Subsection

433A

Subject

Restriction on powers of remission or commutation in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

476

IPC Section/Subsection

434

Subject

Concurrent power of Central Government in case of death sentences.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

477

IPC Section/Subsection

435

Subject

State Government to act after concurrence with Central Government in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

The word "concurrence" replaces "consultation". The words "the Delhi Special Police Establishment constituted under the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), or" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

478

IPC Section/Subsection

436

Subject

In what cases bail to be taken.

Summary of Comparison

The word “bail” is replaced by "or bail bond". “without sureties” is excluded. In subsection(2) “bond or”, “or bail bond” are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

479

IPC Section/Subsection

436A

Subject

Maximum period for which an undertrial prisoner can be detained.

Summary of Comparison

“or life imprisonment is added." One new proviso is added to subsection (1), which states about the bail of first-time offenders. Two new subsections (2) and (3) are added, which are about bail for individuals having multiple pending investigations, inquiries or trials for more than one offence, and applications by the superintendent of jail where the accused person is detained, respectively.“bail” is added in place of “his personal bond with or without sureties," “also” is used in place of “further”.

BNS Section/Subsection

480

IPC Section/Subsection

437

Subject

When bail may be taken in case of non-bailable offence.

Summary of Comparison

In first proviso "is under the age of 16 years" is replaced by "child". In third proviso, "or for police custody beyond the first fifteen days" added. The words "without sureties" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

481

IPC Section/Subsection

437A

Subject

Bail to require accused to appear before next appellate Court.

Summary of Comparison

The words "bail bond with sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

482

IPC Section/Subsection

438

Subject

Direction for grant of bail to person apprehending arrest.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

483

IPC Section/Subsection

439

Subject

Special powers of High Court or Court of Session regarding bail.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

484

IPC Section/Subsection

440

Subject

Amount of bond and reduction thereof.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

485

IPC Section/Subsection

441

Subject

Bond of accused and sureties.

Summary of Comparison

The words "bail or released on his own bond" replaced by "bond or bail bond" and “bail” is replaced by “bond or bail bond” in sub-section (1). In subsection (2) and (3), “or bail bond” is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

486

IPC Section/Subsection

441A

Subject

Declaration by sureties.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

487

IPC Section/Subsection

442

Subject

Discharge from custody.

Summary of Comparison

The words "bail bond" are added in subsection (1) and (2).

BNS Section/Subsection

488

IPC Section/Subsection

443

Subject

Power to order sufficient bail when that first taken is insufficient.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

489

IPC Section/Subsection

444

Subject

Discharge of sureties.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

490

IPC Section/Subsection

445

Subject

Deposit instead of recognizance.

Summary of Comparison

The words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".

BNS Section/Subsection

491

IPC Section/Subsection

446

Subject

Procedure when bond has been forfeited.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

492

IPC Section/Subsection

446A

Subject

Cancellation of bond and bail bond.

Summary of Comparison

The words "bail bond" are added.

BNS Section/Subsection

493

IPC Section/Subsection

447

Subject

Procedure in case of insolvency of death of surety or when a bond is forfeited.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

494

IPC Section/Subsection

448

Subject

Bond required from child.

Summary of Comparison

The word "minor" is replaced by "child".

BNS Section/Subsection

495

IPC Section/Subsection

449

Subject

Appeal from orders under section 491.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

496

IPC Section/Subsection

450

Subject

Power to direct levy of amount due on certain recognizances.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

497

IPC Section/Subsection

451

Subject

Order for custody and disposal of property pending trial in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

In subsection (1), the words, “or the Magistrate empowered to take cognizance or commit the case for trial”, "investigation," and “or the Magistrate” are added. New subsections (2), (3), (4), and (5) are added, which stipulate the process of disposal, destruction, confiscation, or delivery of the property.

BNS Section/Subsection

498

IPC Section/Subsection

452

Subject

Order for disposal of property at conclusion of trial.

Summary of Comparison

The words "investigation" and "or the Magistrate” are added, and “Court” is replaced by “case” in subsection (1). The words “or the Magistrate” is added in subsection (2).

BNS Section/Subsection

499

IPC Section/Subsection

453

Subject

Payment to innocent purchaser of money found on accused.

Summary of Comparison

The words "within six months from the date of such order" are added for specifying the time limit for delivery to the purchaser.

BNS Section/Subsection

500

IPC Section/Subsection

454

Subject

Appeal against orders under section 498 or section 499.

Summary of Comparison

The word “or Magistrate” is added.

BNS Section/Subsection

501

IPC Section/Subsection

455

Subject

Destruction of libellous and other matter.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

502

IPC Section/Subsection

456

Subject

Power to restore possession of immovable property.

Summary of Comparison

The words "attended by" are replaced by "by use of" in subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

503

IPC Section/Subsection

457

Subject

Procedure by police upon seizure of property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

504

IPC Section/Subsection

458

Subject

Procedure where no claimant appears within six months.

Summary of Comparison

The words "may be prescribed" are replaced by "as the State Government may, by rules, provide".

BNS Section/Subsection

505

IPC Section/Subsection

459

Subject

Power to sell perishable property.

Summary of Comparison

"five hundred rupees" is replaced by "less than ten thousand rupees".

BNS Section/Subsection

506

IPC Section/Subsection

460

Subject

Irregularities which do not vitiate proceedings.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

507

IPC Section/Subsection

461

Subject

Irregularities which vitiate proceedings.

Summary of Comparison

The words "or telegraph" are excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

508

IPC Section/Subsection

462

Subject

Proceedings in wrong place.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

509

IPC Section/Subsection

463

Subject

Non-compliance with provisions of section 183 or section 316.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

510

IPC Section/Subsection

464

Subject

Effect of omission to frame, or absence of, or error in, charge.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

511

IPC Section/Subsection

465

Subject

Finding or sentence when reversible by reason of error, omission or irregularity.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

512

IPC Section/Subsection

466

Subject

Defect or error not to make attachment unlawful.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

513

IPC Section/Subsection

467

Subject

Definitions.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

514

IPC Section/Subsection

468

Subject

Bar to taking cognizance after lapse of the period of limitation.

Summary of Comparison

A new explanation is added. "For the purpose of computing the period of limitation, the relevant date shall be the date of filing a complaint under section 223 or the date of recording information under section 173." “elsewhere” is excluded from subsection (1).

BNS Section/Subsection

515

IPC Section/Subsection

469

Subject

Commencement of the period of limitation.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

516

IPC Section/Subsection

470

Subject

Exclusion of time in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

517

IPC Section/Subsection

471

Subject

Exclusion of date on which Court is closed.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

518

IPC Section/Subsection

472

Subject

Continuing offence.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

519

IPC Section/Subsection

473

Subject

Extension of period of limitation in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

520

IPC Section/Subsection

474

Subject

Trials before High Courts.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

521

IPC Section/Subsection

475

Subject

Delivery to commanding officers of persons liable to be tried by Court-martial.

Summary of Comparison

The word "military" is replaced by "army".

BNS Section/Subsection

522

IPC Section/Subsection

476

Subject

Forms.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

523

IPC Section/Subsection

477

Subject

Power of High Court to make rules.

Summary of Comparison

The word "prescribed" is replaced by "provided by rules made by the State Government".

BNS Section/Subsection

524

IPC Section/Subsection

478

Subject

Power to alter functions allocated to Executive Magistrate in certain cases.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

525

IPC Section/Subsection

479

Subject

Case in which Judge or Magistrate is personally interested.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

526

IPC Section/Subsection

480

Subject

Practicing advocate not to sit as Magistrate in certain Courts.

Summary of Comparison

The word "pleader" is replaced by "advocate".

BNS Section/Subsection

527

IPC Section/Subsection

481

Subject

Public servant concerned in sale not to purchase or bid for property.

Summary of Comparison

No change.

BNS Section/Subsection

528

IPC Section/Subsection

482

Subject

Saving of inherent powers of High Court.

Summary of Comparison

Ditto.

BNS Section/Subsection

529

IPC Section/Subsection

483

Subject

Duty of High Court to exercise continuous superintendence over Courts.

Summary of Comparison

In the heading words "Court of Judicial Magistrates" are replaced by "Courts". And "Courts of Session and", "the Judges and" are added. The word "such" is excluded.

BNS Section/Subsection

530

IPC Section/Subsection

-

Subject

Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.

Summary of Comparison

Newly added under heading Trial and proceedings to be held in electronic mode.

BNS Section/Subsection

531

IPC Section/Subsection

484

Subject

Repeal and savings.

Summary of Comparison

Proviso to subsection (2) (a) is excluded. In sub-section 2(b), the word "prescribed" is replaced at one place by "provided by rules" and at another place by the word “specified”. Proviso to subsection (2) (d) is excluded.