What is CrPC 193 in BNSS?

CrPC 193 in BNSS: Section 213

Section 193 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 213 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 193 deals with cognizance of offences by Courts of Session. 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 193 is now BNSS 213.

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session

Carried over

96% of the old wording kept

Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XIV

s. 193

Cognizance of offences by Courts of Session

Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Code or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to it by a Magistrate under this Code.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XV

s. 213

Cognizance of offences by Court of Session.

Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Sanhita or by any other law for the time being in force, no Court of Session shall take cognizance of any offence as a Court of original jurisdiction unless the case has been committed to it by a Magistrate under this Sanhita.

Text from India Code