CrPC 179→BNSS 199

CrPC 179 to BNSS 199: Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues

Section 179 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 199 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 179 →View BNSS Section 199 →

CrPC 179 to BNSS 199 at a Glance

Section 179 CrPC (Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues) is now Section 199 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 179 to BNSS 199?

Section 179 CrPC is found in Section 199 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading and the same text. The text has no cross-reference to another section.

CrPC 179 vs BNSS 199: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section179199
HeadingOffence triable where act is done or consequence ensuesSame

CrPC 179 and BNSS 199: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 179, CrPC 1973

179. Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.—When an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 199, BNSS 2023

199. Offence triable where act is done or consequence ensues.—When an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.

When It Applies: CrPC 179 vs BNSS 199

Under CrPC 179
  1. Section 179 CrPC applies when an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued.
  2. The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.
Under BNSS 199
  1. Section 199 BNSS applies when an act is an offence by reason of anything which has been done and of a consequence which has ensued.
  2. The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.

What CrPC 179 to BNSS 199 Means in Practice

Under Section 199 BNSS, in the same words as Section 179 CrPC, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction such thing has been done or such consequence has ensued.

FAQs: CrPC 179 to BNSS 199

Does Section 199 BNSS read differently from Section 179 CrPC?▼

No. Section 199 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 179 CrPC.

Does Section 199 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 199 BNSS nor Section 179 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 ·