CrPC 178→BNSS 198

CrPC 178 to BNSS 198: Place of inquiry or trial

Section 178 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 198 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 178 →View BNSS Section 198 →

CrPC 178 to BNSS 198 at a Glance

Section 178 CrPC (Place of inquiry or trial) is now Section 198 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 178 to BNSS 198?

Section 178 CrPC is found in Section 198 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading and the same words. Section 198 BNSS ends each clause before the last with a semicolon where Section 178 CrPC ends each of them with a comma.

CrPC 178 vs BNSS 198: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section178198
HeadingPlace of inquiry or trialSame

CrPC 178 and BNSS 198: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 178, CrPC 1973

178. Place of inquiry or trial.—(a) When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed, or (b) where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another, or (c) where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one, or (d) where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 198, BNSS 2023

198. Place of inquiry or trial.—(a) When it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed; or (b) where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another; or (c) where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one; or (d) where it consists of several acts done in different local areas, it may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.

When It Applies: CrPC 178 vs BNSS 198

Under CrPC 178
  1. Section 178(a) CrPC applies when it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed.
  2. Section 178(b) CrPC applies where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another.
  3. Section 178(c) CrPC applies where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one.
  4. Section 178(d) CrPC applies where an offence consists of several acts done in different local areas.
  5. In each of these cases the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.
Under BNSS 198
  1. Section 198(a) BNSS applies when it is uncertain in which of several local areas an offence was committed.
  2. Section 198(b) BNSS applies where an offence is committed partly in one local area and partly in another.
  3. Section 198(c) BNSS applies where an offence is a continuing one, and continues to be committed in more local areas than one.
  4. Section 198(d) BNSS applies where an offence consists of several acts done in different local areas.
  5. In each of these cases the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas.

What CrPC 178 to BNSS 198 Means in Practice

An offence of the kinds listed in Section 198 BNSS may be inquired into or tried by a Court having jurisdiction over any of such local areas, in the same words as Section 178 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 178 to BNSS 198

Does Section 198 BNSS read differently from Section 178 CrPC?▼

Only in punctuation. Section 198 BNSS ends each clause before the last with a semicolon where Section 178 CrPC ends each of them with a comma. The heading and the words are the same.

Does Section 198 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 198 BNSS nor Section 178 CrPC refers to another section.

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 ·