CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 198B in BNSS: Section 221
Cognizance of offence
CrPC
198B
BNSS
221
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 198B dealt with "Cognizance of offence". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 221 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 198B?
- CrPC Section 198B (Cognizance of offence) corresponds to Section 221 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 196 → BNSS 217 · Prosecution for offences against State and criminal conspiracy
- 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 199 → BNSS 222 · Prosecution for defamation
- CrPC 200 → BNSS 223 · Examination of complainant
- CrPC 201 → BNSS 224 · Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case
- CrPC 202 → BNSS 225 · Postponement of issue of process