CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 142 in BNSS: Section 161
Injunction pending inquiry
CrPC
142
BNSS
161
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 142 dealt with "Injunction pending inquiry". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 161 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 142?
- CrPC Section 142 (Injunction pending inquiry) corresponds to Section 161 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 138 → BNSS 157 · Procedure where person against whom order is made appears to show cause
- 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 143 → BNSS 162 · Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance
- CrPC 144 → BNSS 163 · Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
- CrPC 144A → BNSS Deleted · Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or training
- CrPC 145 → BNSS 164 · Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace