CrPC 124→BNSS 143

CrPC 124 to BNSS 143: Security for unexpired period of bond

Section 124 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 143 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 124 →View BNSS Section 143 →

CrPC 124 to BNSS 143 at a Glance

Section 124 CrPC (Security for unexpired period of bond) is now Section 143 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 124 to BNSS 143?

From 1 July 2024, Section 124 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading. Section 143(1) BNSS reads the bond or bail bond where Section 124(1) CrPC read the bond, a difference of form because Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety and Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety. The other differences are cross-references: Section 140(3) BNSS and Section 142(10) BNSS for Section 121(3) CrPC and Section 123(10) CrPC, Section 139 BNSS to Section 142 BNSS for Section 120 CrPC to Section 123 CrPC, and Section 125 BNSS or Section 136 BNSS for Section 106 CrPC or Section 117 CrPC.

CrPC 124 vs BNSS 143: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section124143
HeadingSecurity for unexpired period of bondSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.121, s.120, s.106s.140, s.139, s.125

CrPC 124 and BNSS 143: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 124, CrPC 1973

124. Security for unexpired period of bond.—(1) When a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 121 or under sub-section (10) of section 123, appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court, the Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond executed by such person and shall order such person to give, for the unexpired portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the same description as the original security. (2) Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 120 to 123 (both inclusive) be deemed to be an order made under section 106 or section 117, as the case may be.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 143, BNSS 2023

143. Security for unexpired period of bond.—(1) When a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to sub-section (3) of section 140 or under sub-section (10) of section 142, appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court, the Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond or bail bond executed by such person and shall order such person to give, for the unexpired portion of the term of such bond, fresh security of the same description as the original security. (2) Every such order shall, for the purposes of sections 139 to 142 (both inclusive) be deemed to be an order made under section 125 or section 136, as the case may be.

When It Applies: CrPC 124 vs BNSS 143

Under CrPC 124
  1. Section 124(1) CrPC applies to a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to Section 121(3) CrPC or under Section 123(10) CrPC.
  2. Section 124(1) CrPC applies once that person appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court.
  3. The Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond executed by the person and shall order the person to give fresh security of the same description as the original security.
  4. Under Section 124(2) CrPC, every such order is deemed to be an order made under Section 106 CrPC or Section 117 CrPC, as the case may be, for the purposes of Section 120 CrPC to Section 123 CrPC, both inclusive.
Under BNSS 143
  1. Section 143(1) BNSS applies to a person for whose appearance a summons or warrant has been issued under the proviso to Section 140(3) BNSS or under Section 142(10) BNSS.
  2. Section 143(1) BNSS applies once that person appears or is brought before the Magistrate or Court.
  3. The Magistrate or Court shall cancel the bond or bail bond executed by the person and shall order the person to give fresh security of the same description as the original security.
  4. Under Section 143(2) BNSS, every such order is deemed to be an order made under Section 125 BNSS or Section 136 BNSS, as the case may be, for the purposes of Section 139 BNSS to Section 142 BNSS, both inclusive.

Time Limits: CrPC 124 to BNSS 143

Under CrPC 124
  • Under Section 124(1) CrPC, the fresh security is ordered for the unexpired portion of the term of the bond.Act text: “for the unexpired portion of the term of such bond”
Under BNSS 143
  • Under Section 143(1) BNSS, the fresh security is ordered for the unexpired portion of the term of the bond.Act text: “for the unexpired portion of the term of such bond”

What CrPC 124 to BNSS 143 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the order for fresh security for the unexpired portion of the term of a bond is made under Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 124 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 143(1) BNSS names the bond or bail bond.

FAQs: CrPC 124 to BNSS 143

Where is Section 124 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 124 CrPC is found in Section 143 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 124(1) CrPC is found in Section 143(1) BNSS and Section 124(2) CrPC in Section 143(2) BNSS.

Why does Section 143(1) BNSS refer to a bond or bail bond where Section 124(1) CrPC referred to a bond?▼

Section 143(1) BNSS reads the bond or bail bond executed by such person where Section 124(1) CrPC read the bond executed by such person. This is a difference of form: Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety, and Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety.

Which cross-references differ between Section 124 CrPC and Section 143 BNSS?▼

Section 143(1) BNSS refers to the proviso to Section 140(3) BNSS and Section 142(10) BNSS where Section 124(1) CrPC referred to the proviso to Section 121(3) CrPC and Section 123(10) CrPC. Section 143(2) BNSS refers to Section 139 BNSS to Section 142 BNSS and to Section 125 BNSS or Section 136 BNSS, where Section 124(2) CrPC referred to Section 120 CrPC to Section 123 CrPC and to Section 106 CrPC or Section 117 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 ·