CrPC 180→BNSS 200

CrPC 180 to BNSS 200: Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence

Section 180 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 200 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 180 →View BNSS Section 200 →

CrPC 180 to BNSS 200 at a Glance

Section 180 CrPC (Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence) is now Section 200 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 180 to BNSS 200?

Section 180 CrPC is found in Section 200 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading and the same text. The text has no cross-reference to another section.

CrPC 180 vs BNSS 200: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section180200
HeadingPlace of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offenceSame

CrPC 180 and BNSS 200: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 180, CrPC 1973

180. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.—When an act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act which is also an offence or which would be an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence, the first-mentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 200, BNSS 2023

200. Place of trial where act is an offence by reason of relation to other offence.—When an act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act which is also an offence or which would be an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence, the first-mentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.

When It Applies: CrPC 180 vs BNSS 200

Under CrPC 180
  1. Section 180 CrPC applies when an act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act.
  2. The other act is also an offence, or would be an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence.
  3. The first-mentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.
Under BNSS 200
  1. Section 200 BNSS applies when an act is an offence by reason of its relation to any other act.
  2. The other act is also an offence, or would be an offence if the doer were capable of committing an offence.
  3. The first-mentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.

What CrPC 180 to BNSS 200 Means in Practice

Under Section 200 BNSS, in the same words as Section 180 CrPC, the first-mentioned offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court within whose local jurisdiction either act was done.

FAQs: CrPC 180 to BNSS 200

Does Section 200 BNSS read differently from Section 180 CrPC?▼

No. Section 200 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 180 CrPC.

Does Section 200 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 200 BNSS nor Section 180 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 ·