CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 164A in BNSS: Section 184
Medical examination of victim of rape
CrPC
164A
BNSS
184
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 164A dealt with "Medical examination of victim of rape". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 184 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 164A?
- CrPC Section 164A (Medical examination of victim of rape) corresponds to Section 184 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 161 → BNSS 180 · Examination of witnesses by police
- CrPC 162 → BNSS 181 · Statements to police and use thereof
- CrPC 163 → BNSS 182 · No inducement to be offered
- CrPC 164 → BNSS 183 · Recording of confessions and statements
- CrPC 165 → BNSS 185 · Search by police officer
- CrPC 166 → BNSS 186 · When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant
- CrPC 167 → BNSS 187 · Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
- CrPC 168 → BNSS 188 · Report of investigation by subordinate police officer