Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 135BNSS 154

Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause

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What changed

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

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Under Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 135 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 154

154. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause .—The person against whom such order is made shall— (a) perform, within the time and in the manner specified in the order, the act directed thereby; or 62 (b) appear in accordance with such order and show cause against the same; and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing.

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 135 equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 135 (Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause) corresponds to Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 135 and BNSS 154?

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

How do I cite BNSS 154 in a pleading?

Under Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 135 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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