CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 258 in BNSS: Section 281
Power to stop proceedings in certain cases
CrPC
258
BNSS
281
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 258 dealt with "Power to stop proceedings in certain cases". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 281 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 258?
- CrPC Section 258 (Power to stop proceedings in certain cases) corresponds to Section 281 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 254 → BNSS 277 · Procedure when not convicted
- CrPC 255 → BNSS 278 · Acquittal or conviction
- CrPC 256 → BNSS 279 · Non-appearance or death of complainant
- CrPC 257 → BNSS 280 · Withdrawal of complaint
- CrPC 259 → BNSS 282 · Power of Court to convert summons-cases into warrant-cases
- CrPC 260 → BNSS 283 · Power to try summarily
- CrPC 261 → BNSS 284 · Summary trial by Magistrate of second class
- CrPC 262 → BNSS 285 · Procedure for summary trials