CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 196 in BNSS: Section 217
Prosecution for offences against State and criminal conspiracy
CrPC
196
BNSS
217
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 196 dealt with "Prosecution for offences against State and criminal conspiracy". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 217 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 196?
- CrPC Section 196 (Prosecution for offences against State and criminal conspiracy) corresponds to Section 217 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 193 → BNSS 213 · Cognizance of offences by Court of Session
- CrPC 194 → BNSS 214 · Additional Sessions Judges to try cases made over to them
- CrPC 195 → BNSS 215 · Prosecution for contempt of lawful authority of public servants
- CrPC 195A → BNSS 216 · Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening
- CrPC 197 → BNSS 218 · Prosecution of Judges and public servants
- CrPC 198 → BNSS 219 · Prosecution for offences against marriage
- CrPC 198A → BNSS 220 · Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- CrPC 198B → BNSS 221 · Cognizance of offence