CrPC 136→BNSS 155

CrPC 136 to BNSS 155: Consequences of his failing to do so

Section 136 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 155 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 136 →View BNSS Section 155 →

CrPC 136 to BNSS 155 at a Glance

Section 136 CrPC (Consequences of his failing to do so) is now Section 155 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 136 to BNSS 155?

From 1 July 2024, Section 136 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The heading of Section 155 BNSS is Penalty for failure to comply with section 154, where the heading of Section 136 CrPC is Consequences of his failing to do so. Section 155 BNSS reads the person against whom an order is made under section 154 where Section 136 CrPC read such person, and reads specified where Section 136 CrPC read prescribed. Section 155 BNSS refers to section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 where Section 136 CrPC referred to section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. The rest of the text reads the same.

CrPC 136 vs BNSS 155: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section136155
HeadingConsequences of his failing to do soPenalty for failure to comply with section 154

CrPC 136 and BNSS 155: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 136, CrPC 1973

136. Consequences of his failing to do so.—If such person does not perform such act or appear and show cause, he shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), and the order shall be made absolute.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 155, BNSS 2023

155. Penalty for failure to comply with section 154.—If the person against whom an order is made under section 154 does not perform such act or appear and show cause, he shall be liable to the penalty specified in that behalf in section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the order shall be made absolute.

When It Applies: CrPC 136 vs BNSS 155

Under CrPC 136
  1. Section 136 CrPC applies if such person does not perform such act or appear and show cause.
  2. Under Section 136 CrPC, that person shall be liable to the penalty prescribed in that behalf in Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.
  3. Under Section 136 CrPC, the order shall be made absolute.
Under BNSS 155
  1. Section 155 BNSS applies if the person against whom an order is made under Section 154 BNSS does not perform such act or appear and show cause.
  2. Under Section 155 BNSS, that person shall be liable to the penalty specified in that behalf in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
  3. Under Section 155 BNSS, the order shall be made absolute.

What CrPC 136 to BNSS 155 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the penalty for a person who does not perform such act or appear and show cause is stated in Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 as the penalty specified in that behalf in section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 136 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 stated the penalty prescribed in that behalf in section 188 of the Indian Penal Code.

FAQs: CrPC 136 to BNSS 155

Where is Section 136 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 136 CrPC is found in Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Which penalty provision do Section 136 CrPC and Section 155 BNSS refer to?▼

Section 136 CrPC refers to section 188 of the Indian Penal Code. Section 155 BNSS refers to section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Which person does Section 155 BNSS name where Section 136 CrPC read such person?▼

Section 155 BNSS reads the person against whom an order is made under section 154. Section 136 CrPC read such person. Section 154 BNSS is found where Section 135 CrPC was.

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: 21 Oct 2026 ·