What is CrPC 191 in BNSS?

CrPC 191 in BNSS: Section 211

Section 191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 211 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 191 deals with transfer on application of the accused. 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 191 is now BNSS 211.

Transfer on application of the accused

Carried over

Old wording kept in full

Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XIV

s. 191

Transfer on application of the accused

When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XV

s. 211

Transfer on application of accused.

When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.

Text from India Code