Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 226BNSS 249
Opening case for prosecution
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What changed
- The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 249
249. Opening case for prosecution .—When the accused appears or is b rought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 226 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 226 (Opening case for prosecution) corresponds to Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 226 and BNSS 249?
The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
How do I cite BNSS 249 in a pleading?
Under Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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