Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 248

BNSS 248: earlier CrPC 225

Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 225 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 248 deals with trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor. 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 248 was CrPC 225.

Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XVIII
s. 225
Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XIX
s. 248
Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.
In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 225 · Trial to be conducted by Public Pros…
BNSS 247 · Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges.BNSS 249 · Opening case for prosecution.

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