CrPC 105D→BNSS 116

CrPC 105D to BNSS 116: Identifying unlawfully acquired property

Section 105D CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 116 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 105D →View BNSS Section 116 →

CrPC 105D to BNSS 116 at a Glance

Section 105D CrPC (Identifying unlawfully acquired property) is now Section 116 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 105D to BNSS 116?

Section 116 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105D CrPC, from 1 July 2024. Section 116(1) BNSS refers to Section 115(3) BNSS where Section 105D(1) CrPC referred to Section 105C(3) CrPC.

CrPC 105D vs BNSS 116: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section105D116
HeadingIdentifying unlawfully acquired propertySame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.105Cs.115

CrPC 105D and BNSS 116: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 105D, CrPC 1973

105D. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.—(1) The Court shall, under sub-section (1), or on receipt of a letter of request under sub-section (3) of section 105C, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police to take all steps necessary for tracing and identifying such property. (2) The steps referred to in sub-section (1) may include any inquiry, investigation or survey in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account in any bank or public financial institutions or any other relevant matters. (3) Any inquiry, investigation or survey referred to in sub-section (2) shall be carried out by an officer mentioned in sub-section (1) in accordance with such directions issued by the said Court in this behalf.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 116, BNSS 2023

116. Identifying unlawfully acquired property.—(1) The Court shall, under sub-section (1), or on receipt of a letter of request under sub-section (3) of section 115, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police to take all steps necessary for tracing and identifying such property. (2) The steps referred to in sub-section (1) may include any inquiry, investigation or survey in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account in any bank or public financial institutions or any other relevant matters. (3) Any inquiry, investigation or survey referred to in sub-section (2) shall be carried out by an officer mentioned in sub-section (1) in accordance with such directions issued by the said Court in this behalf.

When It Applies: CrPC 105D vs BNSS 116

Under CrPC 105D
  1. The Court shall, under Section 105D(1) CrPC, or on receipt of a letter of request under Section 105C(3) CrPC, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police to take all steps necessary for tracing and identifying such property.
  2. The steps referred to in Section 105D(1) CrPC may include any inquiry, investigation or survey in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account in any bank or public financial institutions or any other relevant matters.
  3. Any inquiry, investigation or survey referred to in Section 105D(2) CrPC shall be carried out by an officer mentioned in Section 105D(1) CrPC in accordance with such directions issued by the said Court in this behalf.
Under BNSS 116
  1. The Court shall, under Section 116(1) BNSS, or on receipt of a letter of request under Section 115(3) BNSS, direct any police officer not below the rank of Sub-Inspector of Police to take all steps necessary for tracing and identifying such property.
  2. The steps referred to in Section 116(1) BNSS may include any inquiry, investigation or survey in respect of any person, place, property, assets, documents, books of account in any bank or public financial institutions or any other relevant matters.
  3. Any inquiry, investigation or survey referred to in Section 116(2) BNSS shall be carried out by an officer mentioned in Section 116(1) BNSS in accordance with such directions issued by the said Court in this behalf.

What CrPC 105D to BNSS 116 Means in Practice

The text of Section 105D CrPC is found in Section 116 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same, apart from the renumbered cross-references.

FAQs: CrPC 105D to BNSS 116

Did the text of Section 105D CrPC change in Section 116 BNSS?▼

Section 116 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105D CrPC. The differences are set out in the changes above.

Which sub-sections of Section 116 BNSS match Section 105D CrPC?▼

Section 105D(1) CrPC is found in Section 116(1) BNSS. Section 105D(2) CrPC is found in Section 116(2) BNSS. Section 105D(3) CrPC is found in Section 116(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 ·