CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 188 in BNSS: Section 208
Offence committed outside India
CrPC
188
BNSS
208
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 188 dealt with "Offence committed outside India". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 208 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 188?
- CrPC Section 188 (Offence committed outside India) corresponds to Section 208 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 184 → BNSS 204 · Place of trial for offences triable together
- CrPC 185 → BNSS 205 · Power to order cases to be tried in different sessions divisions
- CrPC 186 → BNSS 206 · High Court to decide district where inquiry or trial shall take place
- CrPC 187 → BNSS 207 · Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction
- CrPC 189 → BNSS 209 · Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India
- CrPC 190 → BNSS 210 · Cognizance of offences by Magistrates
- CrPC 191 → BNSS 211 · Transfer on application of accused
- CrPC 192 → BNSS 212 · Making over of cases to Magistrates