Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 131

BNSS 131: earlier CrPC 112

Section 131 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 112 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 131 deals with procedure in respect of person present in Court. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

BNSS 131 was CrPC 112.

Procedure in respect of person present in Court.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. VIII
s. 112
Procedure in respect of person present in Court
If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. IX
s. 131
Procedure in respect of person present in Court.
If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 112 · Procedure in respect of person prese…
BNSS 130 · Order to be made.BNSS 132 · Summons or warrant in case of person not so present.

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