CrPC 105C→BNSS 115

CrPC 105C to BNSS 115: Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property

Section 105C CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 115 BNSS (2023)

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CrPC 105C to BNSS 115 at a Glance

Section 105C CrPC (Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property) is now Section 115 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 105C to BNSS 115?

Section 115 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105C CrPC, from 1 July 2024. Section 115(1) BNSS reads Sections 116 to 122 where Section 105C(1) CrPC read Sections 105D to 105J. Section 115(3) BNSS reads Sections 116 to 122 where Section 105C(3) CrPC read Sections 105D to 105J.

CrPC 105C vs BNSS 115: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section105C115
HeadingAssistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of propertySame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.105Ds.116

CrPC 105C and BNSS 115: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 105C, CrPC 1973

105C. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.—(1) Where a Court in India has reasonable grounds to believe that any property obtained by any person is derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by such person from the commission of an offence, it may make an order of attachment or forfeiture of such property, as it may deem fit under the provisions of sections 105D to 105J (both inclusive). (2) Where the Court has made an order for attachment or forfeiture of any property under sub-section (1), and such property is suspected to be in a contracting State, the Court may issue a letter of request to a Court or an authority in the contracting State for execution of such order. (3) Where a letter of request is received by the Central Government from a Court or an authority in a contracting State requesting attachment or forfeiture of the property in India, derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by any person from the commission of an offence committed in that contracting State, the Central Government may forward such letter of request to the Court, as it thinks fit, for execution in accordance with the provisions of sections 105D to 105J (both inclusive) or, as the case may be, any other law for the time being in force.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 115, BNSS 2023

115. Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property.—(1) Where a Court in India has reasonable grounds to believe that any property obtained by any person is derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by such person from the commission of an offence, it may make an order of attachment or forfeiture of such property, as it may deem fit under the provisions of sections 116 to 122 (both inclusive). (2) Where the Court has made an order for attachment or forfeiture of any property under sub-section (1), and such property is suspected to be in a contracting State, the Court may issue a letter of request to a Court or an authority in the contracting State for execution of such order. (3) Where a letter of request is received by the Central Government from a Court or an authority in a contracting State requesting attachment or forfeiture of the property in India, derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by any person from the commission of an offence committed in that contracting State, the Central Government may forward such letter of request to the Court, as it thinks fit, for execution in accordance with the provisions of sections 116 to 122 (both inclusive) or, as the case may be, any other law for the time being in force.

When It Applies: CrPC 105C vs BNSS 115

Under CrPC 105C
  1. Where a Court in India has reasonable grounds to believe that any property obtained by any person is derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by such person from the commission of an offence, it may make an order of attachment or forfeiture of the property, as it may deem fit under Sections 105D to 105J, both inclusive.
  2. Where the Court has made an order for attachment or forfeiture under Section 105C(1) CrPC and the property is suspected to be in a contracting State, the Court may issue a letter of request to a Court or an authority in the contracting State for execution of the order.
  3. Where a letter of request is received by the Central Government from a Court or an authority in a contracting State requesting attachment or forfeiture of the property in India, the Central Government may forward the letter of request to the Court, as it thinks fit, for execution in accordance with Sections 105D to 105J, both inclusive, or, as the case may be, any other law for the time being in force.
Under BNSS 115
  1. Where a Court in India has reasonable grounds to believe that any property obtained by any person is derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by such person from the commission of an offence, it may make an order of attachment or forfeiture of the property, as it may deem fit under Sections 116 to 122, both inclusive.
  2. Where the Court has made an order for attachment or forfeiture under Section 115(1) BNSS and the property is suspected to be in a contracting State, the Court may issue a letter of request to a Court or an authority in the contracting State for execution of the order.
  3. Where a letter of request is received by the Central Government from a Court or an authority in a contracting State requesting attachment or forfeiture of the property in India, the Central Government may forward the letter of request to the Court, as it thinks fit, for execution in accordance with Sections 116 to 122, both inclusive, or, as the case may be, any other law for the time being in force.

What CrPC 105C to BNSS 115 Means in Practice

The text of Section 105C CrPC is found in Section 115 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same, apart from the renumbered cross-references.

FAQs: CrPC 105C to BNSS 115

Did the text of Section 105C CrPC change in Section 115 BNSS?▼

Section 115 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105C CrPC. The differences are set out in the changes above.

Which sub-sections of Section 115 BNSS match Section 105C CrPC?▼

Section 105C(1) CrPC is found in Section 115(1) BNSS. Section 105C(2) CrPC is found in Section 115(2) BNSS. Section 105C(3) CrPC is found in Section 115(3) BNSS.

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 ·