CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 202 in BNSS: Section 225
Postponement of issue of process
CrPC
202
BNSS
225
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 202 dealt with "Postponement of issue of process". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 225 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 202?
- CrPC Section 202 (Postponement of issue of process) corresponds to Section 225 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 198B → BNSS 221 · Cognizance of offence
- 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 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
- CrPC 206 → BNSS 229 · Special summons in cases of petty offence