CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 201 in BNSS: Section 224
Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case
CrPC
201
BNSS
224
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 201 dealt with "Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 224 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 201?
- CrPC Section 201 (Procedure by Magistrate not competent to take cognizance of case) corresponds to Section 224 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 198A → BNSS 220 · Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- CrPC 198B → BNSS 221 · Cognizance of offence
- CrPC 199 → BNSS 222 · Prosecution for defamation
- CrPC 200 → BNSS 223 · Examination of complainant
- CrPC 202 → BNSS 225 · Postponement of issue of process
- CrPC 203 → BNSS 226 · Dismissal of complaint
- CrPC 204 → BNSS 227 · Issue of process
- CrPC 205 → BNSS 228 · Magistrate may dispense with personal attendance of accused