What is CrPC 118 in BNSS?

CrPC 118 in BNSS: Section 137

Section 118 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 137 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 118 deals with discharge of person informed against. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the CrPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 118 is now BNSS 137.

Discharge of person informed against

Carried over

Old wording kept in full

Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. VIII

s. 118

Discharge of person informed against

If, on an inquiry under section 116, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. IX

s. 137

Discharge of person informed against.

If, on an inquiry under section 135, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.

Text from India Code