CrPC 183→BNSS 203

CrPC 183 to BNSS 203: Offence committed on journey or voyage

Section 183 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 203 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 183 →View BNSS Section 203 →

CrPC 183 to BNSS 203 at a Glance

Section 183 CrPC (Offence committed on journey or voyage) is now Section 203 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 183 to BNSS 203?

Section 183 CrPC is found in Section 203 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading and the same text. The text has no cross-reference to another section.

CrPC 183 vs BNSS 203: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section183203
HeadingOffence committed on journey or voyageSame

CrPC 183 and BNSS 203: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 183, CrPC 1973

183. Offence committed on journey or voyage.—When an offence is committed whilst the person by or against whom, or the thing in respect of which, the offence is committed is in the course of performing a journey or voyage, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into whose local jurisdiction that person or thing passed in the course of that journey or voyage.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 203, BNSS 2023

203. Offence committed on journey or voyage.—When an offence is committed whilst the person by or against whom, or the thing in respect of which, the offence is committed is in the course of performing a journey or voyage, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into whose local jurisdiction that person or thing passed in the course of that journey or voyage.

When It Applies: CrPC 183 vs BNSS 203

Under CrPC 183
  1. Section 183 CrPC applies when an offence is committed whilst the person by or against whom, or the thing in respect of which, the offence is committed is in the course of performing a journey or voyage.
  2. The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into whose local jurisdiction that person or thing passed in the course of that journey or voyage.
Under BNSS 203
  1. Section 203 BNSS applies when an offence is committed whilst the person by or against whom, or the thing in respect of which, the offence is committed is in the course of performing a journey or voyage.
  2. The offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into whose local jurisdiction that person or thing passed in the course of that journey or voyage.

What CrPC 183 to BNSS 203 Means in Practice

Under Section 203 BNSS, in the same words as Section 183 CrPC, the offence may be inquired into or tried by a Court through or into whose local jurisdiction that person or thing passed in the course of that journey or voyage.

FAQs: CrPC 183 to BNSS 203

Does Section 203 BNSS read differently from Section 183 CrPC?▼

No. Section 203 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 183 CrPC.

Does Section 203 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 203 BNSS nor Section 183 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 ·