CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 138 in BNSS: Section 157
Procedure where person against whom order is made appears to show cause
CrPC
138
BNSS
157
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 138 dealt with "Procedure where person against whom order is made appears to show cause". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 157 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 138?
- CrPC Section 138 (Procedure where person against whom order is made appears to show cause) corresponds to Section 157 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 134 → BNSS 153 · Service or notification of order
- CrPC 135 → BNSS 154 · Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause
- CrPC 136 → BNSS 155 · Penalty for failure to comply with section 154
- CrPC 137 → BNSS 156 · Procedure where existence of public right is denied
- CrPC 139 → BNSS 158 · Power of Magistrate to direct local investigation and examination of expert
- CrPC 140 → BNSS 159 · Power of Magistrate to furnish written instructions
- CrPC 141 → BNSS 160 · Procedure on order being made absolute and consequences of disobedience
- CrPC 142 → BNSS 161 · Injunction pending inquiry