CrPC 105G→BNSS 119

CrPC 105G to BNSS 119: Notice of forfeiture of property

Section 105G CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 119 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 105G →View BNSS Section 119 →

CrPC 105G to BNSS 119 at a Glance

Section 105G CrPC (Notice of forfeiture of property) is now Section 119 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 105G to BNSS 119?

Section 119 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105G CrPC. Section 119(1) BNSS refers to Section 116 BNSS where Section 105G(1) CrPC referred to Section 105D CrPC.

CrPC 105G vs BNSS 119: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section105G119
HeadingNotice of forfeiture of propertySame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.105Ds.116

CrPC 105G and BNSS 119: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 105G, CrPC 1973

105G. Notice of forfeiture of property.—(1) If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 105D, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days specified in the notice to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, out of which or by means of which he has acquired such property, the evidence on which he relies and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties, as the case may be, should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government. (2) Where a notice under sub-section (1) to any person specifies any property as being held on behalf of such person by any other person, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon such other person.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 119, BNSS 2023

119. Notice of forfeiture of property.—(1) If as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under section 116, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime, it may serve a notice upon such person (hereinafter referred to as the person affected) calling upon him within a period of thirty days specified in the notice to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, out of which or by means of which he has acquired such property, the evidence on which he relies and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties, as the case may be, should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government. (2) Where a notice under sub-section (1) to any person specifies any property as being held on behalf of such person by any other person, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon such other person.

When It Applies: CrPC 105G vs BNSS 119

Under CrPC 105G
  1. Section 105G(1) CrPC applies if, as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under Section 105D CrPC, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime.
  2. In that case the Court may serve a notice upon the person affected.
  3. The notice calls upon the person affected to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, the evidence relied on and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government.
  4. Under Section 105G(2) CrPC, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon the other person where the notice specifies any property as being held on behalf of the person affected by that other person.
Under BNSS 119
  1. Section 119(1) BNSS applies if, as a result of the inquiry, investigation or survey under Section 116 BNSS, the Court has reason to believe that all or any of such properties are proceeds of crime.
  2. In that case the Court may serve a notice upon the person affected.
  3. The notice calls upon the person affected to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets, the evidence relied on and other relevant information and particulars, and to show cause why all or any of such properties should not be declared to be proceeds of crime and forfeited to the Central Government.
  4. Under Section 119(2) BNSS, a copy of the notice shall also be served upon the other person where the notice specifies any property as being held on behalf of the person affected by that other person.

Time Limits: CrPC 105G to BNSS 119

Under CrPC 105G
  • Section 105G(1) CrPC calls upon the person affected to respond within a period of thirty days specified in the notice.Act text: “within a period of thirty days specified in the notice”
Under BNSS 119
  • Section 119(1) BNSS calls upon the person affected to respond within a period of thirty days specified in the notice.Act text: “within a period of thirty days specified in the notice”

What CrPC 105G to BNSS 119 Means in Practice

Section 105G(1) CrPC is found in Section 119(1) BNSS and Section 105G(2) CrPC in Section 119(2) BNSS. Both provide for a notice upon the person affected calling upon the person, within a period of thirty days specified in the notice, to indicate the source of income, earnings or assets and to show cause, and for service of a copy of the notice upon any other person holding property on behalf of the person affected.

FAQs: CrPC 105G to BNSS 119

Where is Section 105G CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 105G CrPC is found in Section 119 BNSS. Section 105G(1) CrPC is found in Section 119(1) BNSS and Section 105G(2) CrPC in Section 119(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 119 BNSS the same as Section 105G CrPC?▼

Section 119 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105G CrPC, except that Section 119(1) BNSS refers to Section 116 BNSS where Section 105G(1) CrPC referred to Section 105D CrPC.

Which section does Section 119(1) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 119(1) BNSS refers to Section 116 BNSS. Section 105G(1) CrPC referred to Section 105D CrPC.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·