CrPC 184→BNSS 204

CrPC 184 to BNSS 204: Place of trial for offences triable together

Section 184 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 204 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 184 →View BNSS Section 204 →

CrPC 184 to BNSS 204 at a Glance

Section 184 CrPC (Place of trial for offences triable together) is now Section 204 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 184 to BNSS 204?

Section 184 CrPC is found in Section 204 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Both have the same heading. Section 204 BNSS refers to Section 242 BNSS, Section 243 BNSS, Section 244 BNSS and Section 246 BNSS where Section 184 CrPC referred to Section 219 CrPC, Section 220 CrPC, Section 221 CrPC and Section 223 CrPC. Section 204(a) BNSS ends with a semicolon and the word or where Section 184(a) CrPC ends with a comma and the word or.

CrPC 184 vs BNSS 204: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section184204
HeadingPlace of trial for offences triable togetherSame
Cross-referencess.219, s.223s.242, s.246

CrPC 184 and BNSS 204: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 184, CrPC 1973

184. Place of trial for offences triable together.—Where— (a) the offences committed by any person are such that he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of the provisions of section 219, section 220 or section 221, or (b) the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of the provisions of section 223, the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 204, BNSS 2023

204. Place of trial for offences triable together.—Where— (a) the offences committed by any person are such that he may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of the provisions of section 242, section 243 or section 244; or (b) the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of the provisions of section 246, the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.

When It Applies: CrPC 184 vs BNSS 204

Under CrPC 184
  1. Section 184(a) CrPC applies where the offences committed by any person are such that the person may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of Section 219 CrPC, Section 220 CrPC or Section 221 CrPC.
  2. Section 184(b) CrPC applies where the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of Section 223 CrPC.
  3. In either case the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.
Under BNSS 204
  1. Section 204(a) BNSS applies where the offences committed by any person are such that the person may be charged with, and tried at one trial for, each such offence by virtue of Section 242 BNSS, Section 243 BNSS or Section 244 BNSS.
  2. Section 204(b) BNSS applies where the offence or offences committed by several persons are such that they may be charged with and tried together by virtue of Section 246 BNSS.
  3. In either case the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences.

What CrPC 184 to BNSS 204 Means in Practice

Under Section 204 BNSS the offences may be inquired into or tried by any Court competent to inquire into or try any of the offences, in the same words as Section 184 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 184 to BNSS 204

Does Section 204 BNSS read differently from Section 184 CrPC?▼

Only in the section numbers it refers to and in the punctuation at the end of Section 204(a) BNSS. The heading and the other words are the same.

Which sections does Section 204 BNSS refer to?▼

Section 204(a) BNSS refers to Section 242 BNSS, Section 243 BNSS and Section 244 BNSS. Section 204(b) BNSS refers to Section 246 BNSS.

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: 20 Oct 2026 ·