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)
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
| Aspect | CrPC 1973 (repealed) | BNSS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 105C | 115 |
| Heading | Assistance in relation to orders of attachment or forfeiture of property | Same |
| Sub-sections | 3 sub-sections | Same |
| Cross-references | s.105D | s.116 |
CrPC 105C and BNSS 115: Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 105C, CrPC 1973
Section 115, BNSS 2023
When It Applies: CrPC 105C vs BNSS 115
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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 ·