CrPC 150→BNSS 169

CrPC 150 to BNSS 169: Information of design to commit cognizable offences

Section 150 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 169 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 150 →View BNSS Section 169 →

CrPC 150 to BNSS 169 at a Glance

Section 150 CrPC (Information of design to commit cognizable offences) is now Section 169 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 150 to BNSS 169?

Section 169 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 150 CrPC.

CrPC 150 vs BNSS 169: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section150169
HeadingInformation of design to commit cognizable offencesSame

CrPC 150 and BNSS 169: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 150, CrPC 1973

150. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.—Every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 169, BNSS 2023

169. Information of design to commit cognizable offences.—Every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.

When It Applies: CrPC 150 vs BNSS 169

Under CrPC 150
  1. Section 150 CrPC applies to every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence.
  2. That police officer shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate.
  3. That police officer shall also communicate such information to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.
Under BNSS 169
  1. Section 169 BNSS applies to every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence.
  2. That police officer shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate.
  3. That police officer shall also communicate such information to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.

What CrPC 150 to BNSS 169 Means in Practice

Section 150 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 169 BNSS. Both provide that every police officer receiving information of a design to commit any cognizable offence shall communicate such information to the police officer to whom he is subordinate, and to any other officer whose duty it is to prevent or take cognizance of the commission of any such offence.

FAQs: CrPC 150 to BNSS 169

Where is Section 150 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 150 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 169 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 169 BNSS the same as Section 150 CrPC?▼

Section 169 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 150 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: 26 Oct 2026 ·