CrPC 103→BNSS 108

CrPC 103 to BNSS 108: Magistrate may direct search in his presence

Section 103 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 108 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 103 →View BNSS Section 108 →

CrPC 103 to BNSS 108 at a Glance

Section 103 CrPC (Magistrate may direct search in his presence) is now Section 108 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 103 to BNSS 108?

Section 108 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 103 CrPC, from 1 July 2024. The section number is the only difference.

CrPC 103 vs BNSS 108: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section103108
HeadingMagistrate may direct search in his presenceSame

CrPC 103 and BNSS 108: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 103, CrPC 1973

103. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.—Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search-warrant.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 108, BNSS 2023

108. Magistrate may direct search in his presence.—Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in his presence of any place for the search of which he is competent to issue a search-warrant.

When It Applies: CrPC 103 vs BNSS 108

Under CrPC 103
  1. Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in the presence of that Magistrate.
  2. The place must be one for the search of which the Magistrate is competent to issue a search-warrant.
Under BNSS 108
  1. Any Magistrate may direct a search to be made in the presence of that Magistrate.
  2. The place must be one for the search of which the Magistrate is competent to issue a search-warrant.

What CrPC 103 to BNSS 108 Means in Practice

The text of Section 103 CrPC is found in Section 108 BNSS from 1 July 2024.

FAQs: CrPC 103 to BNSS 108

Did the text of Section 103 CrPC change in Section 108 BNSS?▼

Section 108 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 103 CrPC. The wording and the cross-references are the same.

Which sections does Section 108 BNSS refer to, compared with Section 103 CrPC?▼

Section 108 BNSS and Section 103 CrPC refer to no other section by number.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·