CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 219 in BNSS: Section 242
Offences of same kind within year may be charged together
CrPC
219
BNSS
242
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 219 dealt with "Offences of same kind within year may be charged together". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 242 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 219?
- CrPC Section 219 (Offences of same kind within year may be charged together) corresponds to Section 242 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 215 → BNSS 238 · Effect of errors
- CrPC 216 → BNSS 239 · Court may alter charge
- CrPC 217 → BNSS 240 · Recall of witnesses when charge altered
- CrPC 218 → BNSS 241 · Separate charges for distinct offences
- CrPC 220 → BNSS 243 · Trial for more than one offence
- CrPC 221 → BNSS 244 · Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- CrPC 222 → BNSS 245 · When offence proved included in offence charged
- CrPC 223 → BNSS 246 · What persons may be charged jointly