CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 178 in BNSS: Section 198
Place of inquiry or trial
CrPC
178
BNSS
198
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 178 dealt with "Place of inquiry or trial". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 198 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 178?
- CrPC Section 178 (Place of inquiry or trial) corresponds to Section 198 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 174 → BNSS 194 · Police to enquire and report on suicide
- CrPC 175 → BNSS 195 · Power to summon persons
- CrPC 176 → BNSS 196 · Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death
- CrPC 177 → BNSS 197 · Ordinary place of inquiry and trial
- CrPC 179 → BNSS 199 · Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues
- CrPC 180 → BNSS 200 · Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence
- CrPC 181 → BNSS 201 · Place of trial in case of certain offences
- CrPC 182 → BNSS 202 · Offences committed by means of electronic communications, letters