CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 249 in BNSS: Section 272
Absence of complainant
CrPC
249
BNSS
272
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 249 dealt with "Absence of complainant". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 272 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 249?
- CrPC Section 249 (Absence of complainant) corresponds to Section 272 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 245 → BNSS 268 · When accused shall be discharged
- CrPC 246 → BNSS 269 · Procedure where accused is not discharged
- CrPC 247 → BNSS 270 · Evidence for defence
- CrPC 248 → BNSS 271 · Acquittal or conviction
- CrPC 250 → BNSS 273 · Compensation for accusation without reasonable cause
- CrPC 251 → BNSS 274 · Substance of accusation to be stated
- CrPC 252 → BNSS 275 · Conviction on plea of guilty
- CrPC 253 → BNSS 276 · Conviction on plea of guilty in absence of accused in petty cases