CrPC Section 244 = BNSS Section 267

Evidence for Prosecution (Complaint Case)

अभियोजन पक्ष का साक्ष्य (परिवाद मामला)

Trial of Warrant Cases No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 244 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with evidence for prosecution (complaint case). Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 267. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 244 अभियोजन पक्ष का साक्ष्य (परिवाद मामला) से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 267 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 244 Section 267
Title Evidence for Prosecution (Complaint Case) Evidence for Prosecution (Complaint Case)
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 244 to BNSS 267
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Substantive provisions remain largely the same with minor procedural refinements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 244?

CrPC Section 244 (Evidence for Prosecution (Complaint Case)) is now BNSS Section 267 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 244 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 267. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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