Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 169BNSS 189
Release of accused when evidence deficient
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What changed
- The words "with or without sureties" are excluded and "or bail bond" are added.
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Under Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 189
189. Release of accused when evidence deficient .—If, upon an investigation unde r this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable round of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond or bail bond, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 169 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 169 (Release of accused when evidence deficient) corresponds to Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 169 and BNSS 189?
The words "with or without sureties" are excluded and "or bail bond" are added.
How do I cite BNSS 189 in a pleading?
Under Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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