Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 188BNSS 208
Offence committed outside India
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What changed
- The words "or where the offence is registered in India" are added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 188 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 208
208. Offence committed outside India.—When an offence is committed outside India— (a) by a citizen of India, whether on the high seas or elsewhere; or (b) by a person, not being such citizen, on any ship or aircraft registered in India, he may be dealt with in respect of such offence as if it had been committed at any place within India at which he may be found or where the offence is registered in India: Provided that notwithstanding anything in any of the preceding sections of this Chapter, no such offence shall be inquired into or tried in India except with the previous sanction of the Central Government.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 188 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 188 (Offence committed outside India) corresponds to Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 188 and BNSS 208?
The words "or where the offence is registered in India" are added.
How do I cite BNSS 208 in a pleading?
Under Section 208 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 188 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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