CrPC 112→BNSS 131

CrPC 112 to BNSS 131: Procedure in respect of person present in Court

Section 112 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 131 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 112 →View BNSS Section 131 →

CrPC 112 to BNSS 131 at a Glance

Section 112 CrPC (Procedure in respect of person present in Court) is now Section 131 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 112 to BNSS 131?

Section 131 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 112 CrPC.

CrPC 112 vs BNSS 131: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section112131
HeadingProcedure in respect of person present in CourtSame

CrPC 112 and BNSS 131: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 112, CrPC 1973

112. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.—If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 131, BNSS 2023

131. Procedure in respect of person present in Court.—If the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court, it shall be read over to him, or, if he so desires, the substance thereof shall be explained to him.

When It Applies: CrPC 112 vs BNSS 131

Under CrPC 112
  1. Section 112 CrPC applies if the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court.
  2. The order shall be read over to the person.
  3. If the person so desires, the substance of the order shall be explained to the person.
Under BNSS 131
  1. Section 131 BNSS applies if the person in respect of whom such order is made is present in Court.
  2. The order shall be read over to the person.
  3. If the person so desires, the substance of the order shall be explained to the person.

What CrPC 112 to BNSS 131 Means in Practice

Section 112 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 131 BNSS. Both provide that the order shall be read over to the person present in Court, or, if the person so desires, its substance shall be explained to the person.

FAQs: CrPC 112 to BNSS 131

Where is Section 112 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 112 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 131 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 131 BNSS the same as Section 112 CrPC?▼

Section 131 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 112 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: 20 Oct 2026 ·