CrPC to BNSS — Section Mapping Reference
Last updated: 11 July 2026 · Reflects the BNS/BNSS, 2023 · By Advocate Manish Sharma, Faridabad · General legal information, not legal advice
Always confirm a section number against the official bare act at India Code before relying on it. Courts are still clarifying edge-cases as the new codes settle into practice, and a proceeding's governing code depends on whether it commenced before or after 1 July 2024 — which is why older judgments still cite CrPC numbering that remains correct for those matters.
Which key procedural provisions changed from CrPC to BNSS?
| Provision | Old (CrPC) | New (BNSS 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| FIR registration (cognizable) | 154 | 173 |
| Zero FIR / e-FIR | — | 173 (statutory) |
| Complaint to Magistrate | 156(3) | 175(3) |
| Statement to police | 161 | 180 |
| Arrest — safeguards / notice | 41 / 41A | 35 |
| Rights of arrested person | 50 / 50A | 47 / 48 |
| Bail (bailable offence) | 436 | 478 |
| Bail (non-bailable) | 437 | 480 |
| Bail by High Court / Sessions | 439 | 483 |
| Anticipatory bail | 438 | 482 |
| Default / statutory bail | 167(2) | 187(3) |
| Quashing (inherent powers of HC) | 482 | 528 |
| Revision | 397 / 401 | 438 / 442 |
| Appeal against conviction | 374 | 415 |
| Discharge (sessions) | 227 | 250 |
| Framing of charge | 228 | 251 |
| Maintenance of wife, children, parents | 125 | 144 |
| Security for keeping peace | 107 | 126 |
| Dispute as to immovable property | 145 | 164 |
| Summons | 61 | 63 |
| Warrant of arrest | 70 | 72 |
| Proclamation for absconder | 82 | 84 |
| Search warrant | 93 | 96 |
| Cognizance of offence | 190 | 210 |
A working reference for commonly cited provisions, not an exhaustive concordance. The BNSS re-numbers, merges and in places re-drafts CrPC provisions; the definitive text is the official bare act.
Why the date decides the code
Proceedings arising from an offence on or after 1 July 2024 follow the BNSS; matters already underway under the CrPC continue under it for many purposes. This is why bail applications, FIRs and orders across Faridabad and other courts currently cite both sets of numbers. For the substantive-offence side, see the companion IPC to BNS section mapping.
Related guides
Anticipatory bail — the urgent process (S.482 BNSS) · FIR registered — the first 48 hours · IPC → BNS mapping
Frequently asked questions
Kya BNSS ke tahat FIR registration process bhi badla?
Haan — Section 173 BNSS (pehle Section 154 CrPC) ab zero-FIR ko explicitly recognize karta hai kisi bhi police station par, jurisdiction chahe kahin bhi ho, aur electronic complaint bhi expressly permitted hai. Registration ka core-principle same hai (Lalita Kumari, 2014, cognizable-offence par FIR mandatory) — sirf procedure BNSS mein zyada explicitly likha gaya hai.
Anticipatory bail ab kaunsi section?
Section 482 BNSS (pehle 438 CrPC). Regular bail 480/483 BNSS (pehle 437/439).
FIR quashing ki power?
Section 528 BNSS (pehle 482 CrPC) — High Court ki inherent power.
Do pending old-CrPC cases automatically switch to BNSS numbering?
No — Section 531 BNSS (the savings clause) preserves proceedings already underway under the old CrPC as on 30 June 2024; those continue under CrPC numbering to their conclusion. Only proceedings for offences/complaints arising on or after 1 July 2024 use BNSS numbering.
Why did the section numbers change instead of keeping the old ones?
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 was drafted as a fresh, renumbered code rather than a mere amendment — the stated intent was to modernise procedure (investigation timelines, forensic use, electronic evidence) alongside the renumbering, so old and new sections are not always a simple one-to-one swap even where the substance is similar.
FIR registration section?
Section 173 BNSS (pehle 154 CrPC) — Zero FIR aur e-FIR bhi isme statutory hain.
BNSS kab se lagu hua?
1 July 2024 se. Us se pehle ke FIR/cases purane CrPC pe chalte hain; nayi proceedings BNSS pe — isliye dono numbering roz istemal hoti hai.
Related reading
IPC to BNS — section mapping · The first 48 hours after an FIR · Anticipatory & regular bail
Enquiries regarding criminal procedure under the new code
The chamber may be contacted by telephone or WhatsApp. This table is a general reference; the applicable provision depends on the facts and the date of the proceeding. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice.
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