CrPC 142→BNSS 161

CrPC 142 to BNSS 161: Injunction pending inquiry

Section 142 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 161 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 142 →View BNSS Section 161 →

CrPC 142 to BNSS 161 at a Glance

Section 142 CrPC (Injunction pending inquiry) is now Section 161 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 142 to BNSS 161?

Section 161 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 142 CrPC. Section 161(1) BNSS refers to Section 152 BNSS where Section 142(1) CrPC referred to Section 133 CrPC.

CrPC 142 vs BNSS 161: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section142161
HeadingInjunction pending inquirySame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.133s.152

CrPC 142 and BNSS 161: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 142, CrPC 1973

142. Injunction pending inquiry.—(1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter. (2) In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury. (3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this section.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 161, BNSS 2023

161. Injunction pending inquiry.—(1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 152 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter. (2) In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury. (3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this section.

When It Applies: CrPC 142 vs BNSS 161

Under CrPC 142
  1. Section 142(1) CrPC applies where a Magistrate making an order under Section 133 CrPC considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public.
  2. The Magistrate may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter.
  3. Section 142(2) CrPC applies in default of the person forthwith obeying the injunction. The Magistrate may use, or cause to be used, such means as the Magistrate thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury.
  4. Under Section 142(3) CrPC, no suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under Section 142 CrPC.
Under BNSS 161
  1. Section 161(1) BNSS applies where a Magistrate making an order under Section 152 BNSS considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public.
  2. The Magistrate may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter.
  3. Section 161(2) BNSS applies in default of the person forthwith obeying the injunction. The Magistrate may use, or cause to be used, such means as the Magistrate thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury.
  4. Under Section 161(3) BNSS, no suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under Section 161 BNSS.

Time Limits: CrPC 142 to BNSS 161

Under CrPC 142
  • Section 142(2) CrPC refers to the person forthwith obeying the injunction.Act text: “In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction”
Under BNSS 161
  • Section 161(2) BNSS refers to the person forthwith obeying the injunction.Act text: “In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction”

What CrPC 142 to BNSS 161 Means in Practice

Section 142(1) CrPC is found in Section 161(1) BNSS, Section 142(2) CrPC in Section 161(2) BNSS and Section 142(3) CrPC in Section 161(3) BNSS. Each reads the same apart from the renumbered reference in the first sub-section to the section on the conditional order for removal of nuisance.

FAQs: CrPC 142 to BNSS 161

Where is Section 142 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 142 CrPC is found in Section 161 BNSS. Section 142(1) CrPC is found in Section 161(1) BNSS, Section 142(2) CrPC in Section 161(2) BNSS and Section 142(3) CrPC in Section 161(3) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 161 BNSS the same as Section 142 CrPC?▼

Section 161 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 142 CrPC, except that Section 161(1) BNSS refers to Section 152 BNSS where Section 142(1) CrPC referred to Section 133 CrPC.

Which section does Section 161(1) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 161(1) BNSS refers to Section 152 BNSS. Section 142(1) CrPC referred to Section 133 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 ·