CrPC 135→BNSS 154

CrPC 135 to BNSS 154: Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause

Section 135 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 154 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 135 →View BNSS Section 154 →

CrPC 135 to BNSS 154 at a Glance

Section 135 CrPC (Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause) is now Section 154 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 135 to BNSS 154?

From 1 July 2024, Section 135 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading. Section 154(b) BNSS adds the words and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing, which Section 135(b) CrPC does not contain. The rest of the text reads the same.

CrPC 135 vs BNSS 154: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section135154
HeadingPerson to whom order is addressed to obey or show causeSame

CrPC 135 and BNSS 154: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 135, CrPC 1973

135. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.—The person against whom such order is made shall— (a) perform, within the time and in the manner specified in the order, the act directed thereby; or (b) appear in accordance with such order and show cause against the same.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 154, BNSS 2023

154. Person to whom order is addressed to obey or show cause.—The person against whom such order is made shall— (a) perform, within the time and in the manner specified in the order, the act directed thereby; or (b) appear in accordance with such order and show cause against the same; and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing.

When It Applies: CrPC 135 vs BNSS 154

Under CrPC 135
  1. Under Section 135 CrPC, the person against whom such order is made shall either perform the act directed by the order or appear and show cause against it.
  2. Under Section 135(a) CrPC, the person shall perform the act directed by the order within the time and in the manner specified in the order.
  3. Under Section 135(b) CrPC, the person shall appear in accordance with the order and show cause against the same.
Under BNSS 154
  1. Under Section 154 BNSS, the person against whom such order is made shall either perform the act directed by the order or appear and show cause against it.
  2. Under Section 154(a) BNSS, the person shall perform the act directed by the order within the time and in the manner specified in the order.
  3. Under Section 154(b) BNSS, the person shall appear in accordance with the order and show cause against the same, and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing.

Time Limits: CrPC 135 to BNSS 154

Under CrPC 135
  • Under Section 135(a) CrPC, the act directed by the order is performed within the time specified in the order.Act text: “within the time and in the manner specified in the order”
Under BNSS 154
  • Under Section 154(a) BNSS, the act directed by the order is performed within the time specified in the order.Act text: “within the time and in the manner specified in the order”

What CrPC 135 to BNSS 154 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, Section 154(b) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 provides that the appearance or hearing of the person against whom the order is made may be permitted through audio-video conferencing. Section 135(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 does not contain these words.

FAQs: CrPC 135 to BNSS 154

Where is Section 135 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 135 CrPC is found in Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 135(a) CrPC is found in Section 154(a) BNSS and Section 135(b) CrPC in Section 154(b) BNSS.

What does Section 154(b) BNSS add about audio-video conferencing?▼

Section 154(b) BNSS reads appear in accordance with such order and show cause against the same; and such appearance or hearing may be permitted through audio-video conferencing. Section 135(b) CrPC reads appear in accordance with such order and show cause against the same, and does not contain the words about audio-video conferencing.

Does Section 154(a) BNSS read differently from Section 135(a) CrPC?▼

No. Section 154(a) BNSS and Section 135(a) CrPC read the same: perform, within the time and in the manner specified in the order, the act directed thereby.

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 ·