CrPC 152→BNSS 171

CrPC 152 to BNSS 171: Prevention of injury to public property

Section 152 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 171 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 152 →View BNSS Section 171 →

CrPC 152 to BNSS 171 at a Glance

Section 152 CrPC (Prevention of injury to public property) is now Section 171 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 152 to BNSS 171?

Section 171 BNSS has the same heading as Section 152 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 171 BNSS reads any public landmark, buoy or other mark where Section 152 CrPC read any public landmark or buoy or other mark.

CrPC 152 vs BNSS 171: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section152171
HeadingPrevention of injury to public propertySame

CrPC 152 and BNSS 171: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 152, CrPC 1973

152. Prevention of injury to public property.—A police officer may of his own authority interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, movable or immovable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 171, BNSS 2023

171. Prevention of injury to public property.—A police officer may of his own authority interpose to prevent any injury attempted to be committed in his view to any public property, movable or immovable, or the removal or injury of any public landmark, buoy or other mark used for navigation.

When It Applies: CrPC 152 vs BNSS 171

Under CrPC 152
  1. A police officer may of his own authority interpose.
  2. The injury must be one attempted to be committed in the view of the police officer.
  3. The injury may be to any public property, movable or immovable.
  4. The police officer may also interpose to prevent the removal or injury of any public landmark or buoy or other mark used for navigation.
Under BNSS 171
  1. A police officer may of his own authority interpose.
  2. The injury must be one attempted to be committed in the view of the police officer.
  3. The injury may be to any public property, movable or immovable.
  4. The police officer may also interpose to prevent the removal or injury of any public landmark, buoy or other mark used for navigation.

What CrPC 152 to BNSS 171 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the text on prevention of injury to public property is read in Section 171 BNSS in place of Section 152 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 152 to BNSS 171

Where is Section 152 CrPC found from 1 July 2024?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 152 CrPC is found in Section 171 BNSS. Section 171 BNSS has the same heading as Section 152 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 171 BNSS reads any public landmark, buoy or other mark where Section 152 CrPC read any public landmark or buoy or other mark.

Does Section 171 BNSS read differently from Section 152 CrPC?▼

Section 171 BNSS has the same heading as Section 152 CrPC and the same text, except for the wording below. Section 171 BNSS reads any public landmark, buoy or other mark where Section 152 CrPC read any public landmark or buoy or other mark.

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 ·