CrPC 118→BNSS 137

CrPC 118 to BNSS 137: Discharge of person informed against

Section 118 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 137 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 118 →View BNSS Section 137 →

CrPC 118 to BNSS 137 at a Glance

Section 118 CrPC (Discharge of person informed against) is now Section 137 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 118 to BNSS 137?

Section 137 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 118 CrPC. Section 137 BNSS refers to an inquiry under Section 135 BNSS where Section 118 CrPC referred to an inquiry under Section 116 CrPC.

CrPC 118 vs BNSS 137: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section118137
HeadingDischarge of person informed againstSame
Cross-referencess.116s.135

CrPC 118 and BNSS 137: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 118, CrPC 1973

118. Discharge of person informed against.—If, on an inquiry under section 116, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 137, BNSS 2023

137. Discharge of person informed against.—If, on an inquiry under section 135, it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour, as the case may be, that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made, should execute a bond, the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect, and if such person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, shall release him, or, if such person is not in custody, shall discharge him.

When It Applies: CrPC 118 vs BNSS 137

Under CrPC 118
  1. Section 118 CrPC applies on an inquiry under Section 116 CrPC in which it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made should execute a bond.
  2. The Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect.
  3. If the person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, the Magistrate shall release that person.
  4. If the person is not in custody, the Magistrate shall discharge that person.
Under BNSS 137
  1. Section 137 BNSS applies on an inquiry under Section 135 BNSS in which it is not proved that it is necessary for keeping the peace or maintaining good behaviour that the person in respect of whom the inquiry is made should execute a bond.
  2. The Magistrate shall make an entry on the record to that effect.
  3. If the person is in custody only for the purposes of the inquiry, the Magistrate shall release that person.
  4. If the person is not in custody, the Magistrate shall discharge that person.

What CrPC 118 to BNSS 137 Means in Practice

Section 118 CrPC has no sub-sections and is found as a whole in Section 137 BNSS. Both provide that the Magistrate shall make an entry on the record, and shall release or discharge the person, where it is not proved that a bond is necessary.

FAQs: CrPC 118 to BNSS 137

Where is Section 118 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 118 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 137 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 137 BNSS the same as Section 118 CrPC?▼

Section 137 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 118 CrPC, except that Section 137 BNSS refers to an inquiry under Section 135 BNSS where Section 118 CrPC referred to an inquiry under Section 116 CrPC.

Which section does Section 137 BNSS refer to for the inquiry?▼

Section 137 BNSS refers to an inquiry under Section 135 BNSS. Section 118 CrPC referred to an inquiry under Section 116 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 ·