Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Section 35

CrPC 35 in BNSS: Section 29

Section 35 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 29 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. CrPC 35 deals with powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office. The NCRB table marks it as changed. Compare the wording below. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the CrPC.

Code of Criminal Procedure

CrPC 35 is now BNSS 29.

Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office · The NCRB table marks it as changed. Compare the wording below.

Modified
88% of the old wording kept
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. III
s. 35
Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Code, the powers and duties of a Judge or Magistrate may be exercised or performed by his successor-in-office.
(2) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office of any Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge, the Sessions Judge shall determine by order in writing the Judge who shall, for the purposes of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office of such Additional or Assistant Sessions Judge.
(3) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office of any Magistrate, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, or the District Magistrate, as the case may be, shall determine by order in writing the Magistrate who shall, for the purpose of this Code or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office of such Magistrate.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. III
s. 29
Powers of Judges and Magistrates exercisable by their successors-in-office.
(1) Subject to the other provisions of this Sanhita, the powers and duties of a Judge or Magistrate may be exercised or performed by his successor-in-office.
(2) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office, the Sessions Judge shall determine by order in writing the Judge who shall, for the purposes of this Sanhita or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office.
(3) When there is any doubt as to who is the successor-in-office of any Magistrate, the Chief Judicial Magistrate, or the District Magistrate, as the case may be, shall determine by order in writing the Magistrate who shall, for the purpose of this Sanhita or of any proceedings or order thereunder, be deemed to be the successor-in-office of such Magistrate.
Text from India Code

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