Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 203

CrPC 203 in BNSS: Section 226

Section 203 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 226 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 203 deals with dismissal of complaint. 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 203 is now BNSS 226.

Dismissal of complaint

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XV
s. 203
Dismissal of complaint
If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 202, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XVI
s. 226
Dismissal of complaint.
If, after considering the statements on oath (if any) of the complainant and of the witnesses and the result of the inquiry or investigation (if any) under section 225, the Magistrate is of opinion that there is no sufficient ground for proceeding, he shall dismiss the complaint, and in every such case he shall briefly record his reasons for so doing.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsBNSS 226 · Dismissal of complaint.
CrPC 202 · Postponement of issue of processCrPC 204 · Issue of process

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