What is CrPC 265J in BNSS?

CrPC 265J in BNSS: Section 298 · Savings

CrPC 265J in BNSS: Section 298

Section 265J of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 298 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 265J deals with savings. 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 265J is now BNSS 298.

Savings

Carried over

96% of the old wording kept

Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XXIA

s. 265J

Savings

The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Code and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this Chapter.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression “Public Prosecutor” has the meaning assigned to it under clause (u) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 25.

Text from the official India Code PDF

New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XXIII

s. 298

Savings.

The provisions of this Chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Sanhita and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this Chapter.

Explanation.—For the purposes of this Chapter, the expression "Public Prosecutor" has the meaning assigned to it under clause (v) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 19.

Text from India Code