CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 149 in BNSS: Section 168
Police to prevent cognizable offences
CrPC
149
BNSS
168
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 149 dealt with "Police to prevent cognizable offences". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 168 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 149?
- CrPC Section 149 (Police to prevent cognizable offences) corresponds to Section 168 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 145 → BNSS 164 · Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace
- CrPC 146 → BNSS 165 · Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver
- CrPC 147 → BNSS 166 · Dispute concerning right of use of land or water
- CrPC 148 → BNSS 167 · Local Inquiry
- CrPC 150 → BNSS 169 · Information of design to commit cognizable offences
- CrPC 151 → BNSS 170 · Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences
- CrPC 152 → BNSS 171 · Prevention of injury to public property
- CrPC 153 → BNSS Deleted · Inspection of weights and measures