CrPC 134→BNSS 153

CrPC 134 to BNSS 153: Service or notification of order

Section 134 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 153 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 134 →View BNSS Section 153 →

CrPC 134 to BNSS 153 at a Glance

Section 134 CrPC (Service or notification of order) is now Section 153 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 134 to BNSS 153?

From 1 July 2024, Section 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 153 BNSS has the same heading as Section 134 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 153(1) BNSS reads service of summons where Section 134(1) CrPC read service of a summons. Section 153(2) BNSS reads stuck up where Section 134(2) CrPC read struck up.

CrPC 134 vs BNSS 153: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section134153
HeadingService or notification of orderSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 134 and BNSS 153: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 134, CrPC 1973

134. Service or notification of order.—(1) The order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against whom it is made, in the manner herein provided for service of a summons. (2) If such order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation, published in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, direct, and a copy thereof shall be struck up at such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to such person.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 153, BNSS 2023

153. Service or notification of order.—(1) The order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against whom it is made, in the manner herein provided for service of summons. (2) If such order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation published in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, direct, and a copy thereof shall be stuck up at such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to such person.

When It Applies: CrPC 134 vs BNSS 153

Under CrPC 134
  1. Under Section 134(1) CrPC, the order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against whom it is made, in the manner herein provided for service of a summons.
  2. Under Section 134(2) CrPC, if the order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation.
  3. Under Section 134(2) CrPC, the proclamation is published in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, direct.
  4. Under Section 134(2) CrPC, a copy of the proclamation shall be struck up at such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to the person.
Under BNSS 153
  1. Under Section 153(1) BNSS, the order shall, if practicable, be served on the person against whom it is made, in the manner herein provided for service of summons.
  2. Under Section 153(2) BNSS, if the order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation.
  3. Under Section 153(2) BNSS, the proclamation is published in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, direct.
  4. Under Section 153(2) BNSS, a copy of the proclamation shall be stuck up at such place or places as may be fittest for conveying the information to the person.

What CrPC 134 to BNSS 153 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the service or notification of an order is found in Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 134 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Section 153 BNSS has the same heading as Section 134 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 153(1) BNSS reads service of summons where Section 134(1) CrPC read service of a summons. Section 153(2) BNSS reads stuck up where Section 134(2) CrPC read struck up.

FAQs: CrPC 134 to BNSS 153

Where is Section 134 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 134 CrPC is found in Section 153 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 134(1) CrPC is found in Section 153(1) BNSS and Section 134(2) CrPC in Section 153(2) BNSS.

Did Section 153 BNSS change how an order is notified if it cannot be served?▼

No. Section 134(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 153(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 both say that if such order cannot be so served, it shall be notified by proclamation, published in such manner as the State Government may, by rules, direct.

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: 26 Oct 2026 ·