Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 2(wa)BNSS 2(1)(y)
victim
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What changed
- The words "for which accused person has been charged and the expression victim" are replaced by "of the accused person" etc.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 2(1)(y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 2(1)(y)
(y) “victim” means a person who has suffered any loss or injury caused by reason of the act or omission of the accused person and includes the guardian or legal heir of such victim;
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 2(wa) equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 2(wa) (victim) corresponds to Section 2(1)(y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 2(wa) and BNSS 2(1)(y)?
The words "for which accused person has been charged and the expression victim" are replaced by "of the accused person" etc.
How do I cite BNSS 2(1)(y) in a pleading?
Under Section 2(1)(y) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 2(wa) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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