CrPC 187→BNSS 207

CrPC 187 to BNSS 207: Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction

Section 187 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 207 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 187 →View BNSS Section 207 →

CrPC 187 to BNSS 207 at a Glance

Section 187 CrPC (Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction) is now Section 207 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 187 to BNSS 207?

Section 207 BNSS has the same heading as Section 187 CrPC, Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction. Section 207(1) BNSS reads sections 197 to 205 where Section 187(1) CrPC read sections 177 to 185, and reads under any law where Section 187(1) CrPC read under some law. Section 207(1) BNSS reads a bond or bail bond where Section 187(1) CrPC read a bond with or without sureties, which is a change of form. Section 207(2) BNSS has the same text as Section 187(2) CrPC.

CrPC 187 vs BNSS 207: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section187207
HeadingPower to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdictionSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.177s.197

CrPC 187 and BNSS 207: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 187, CrPC 1973

187. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.—(1) When a Magistrate of the first class sees reason to believe that any person within his local jurisdiction has committed outside such jurisdiction (whether within or outside India) an offence which cannot, under the provisions of sections 177 to 185 (both inclusive), or any other law for the time being in force, be inquired into or tried within such jurisdiction but is under some law for the time being in force triable in India, such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within such local jurisdiction and compel such person in the manner hereinbefore provided to appear before him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence, or, if such offence is not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of the Magistrate acting under this section, take a bond with or without sureties for his appearance before the Magistrate having such jurisdiction. (2) When there are more Magistrates than one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate acting under this section cannot satisfy himself as to the Magistrate to or before whom such person should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 207, BNSS 2023

207. Power to issue summons or warrant for offence committed beyond local jurisdiction.—(1) When a Magistrate of the first class sees reason to believe that any person within his local jurisdiction has committed outside such jurisdiction (whether within or outside India) an offence which cannot, under the provisions of sections 197 to 205 (both inclusive), or any other law for the time being in force, be inquired into or tried within such jurisdiction but is under any law for the time being in force triable in India, such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within such local jurisdiction and compel such person in the manner hereinbefore provided to appear before him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence, or, if such offence is not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of the Magistrate acting under this section, take a bond or bail bond for his appearance before the Magistrate having such jurisdiction. (2) When there are more Magistrates than one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate acting under this section cannot satisfy himself as to the Magistrate to or before whom such person should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.

When It Applies: CrPC 187 vs BNSS 207

Under CrPC 187
  1. Under Section 187(1) CrPC, a Magistrate of the first class may act when the Magistrate sees reason to believe that a person within the local jurisdiction of that Magistrate has committed an offence outside such jurisdiction, whether within or outside India.
  2. The offence must be one which cannot, under the provisions of sections 177 to 185, both inclusive, or any other law for the time being in force, be inquired into or tried within such jurisdiction, but is under some law for the time being in force triable in India.
  3. Under Section 187(1) CrPC, such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within such local jurisdiction and compel such person in the manner hereinbefore provided to appear before him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence.
  4. Under Section 187(1) CrPC, if such offence is not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of the Magistrate acting under Section 187 CrPC, take a bond with or without sureties for the appearance of such person before the Magistrate having such jurisdiction.
  5. Under Section 187(2) CrPC, when there are more Magistrates than one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate acting under Section 187 CrPC cannot be satisfied as to the Magistrate to or before whom such person should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.
Under BNSS 207
  1. Under Section 207(1) BNSS, a Magistrate of the first class may act when the Magistrate sees reason to believe that a person within the local jurisdiction of that Magistrate has committed an offence outside such jurisdiction, whether within or outside India.
  2. The offence must be one which cannot, under the provisions of sections 197 to 205, both inclusive, or any other law for the time being in force, be inquired into or tried within such jurisdiction, but is under any law for the time being in force triable in India.
  3. Under Section 207(1) BNSS, such Magistrate may inquire into the offence as if it had been committed within such local jurisdiction and compel such person in the manner hereinbefore provided to appear before him, and send such person to the Magistrate having jurisdiction to inquire into or try such offence.
  4. Under Section 207(1) BNSS, if such offence is not punishable with death or imprisonment for life and such person is ready and willing to give bail to the satisfaction of the Magistrate acting under Section 207 BNSS, take a bond or bail bond for the appearance of such person before the Magistrate having such jurisdiction.
  5. Under Section 207(2) BNSS, when there are more Magistrates than one having such jurisdiction and the Magistrate acting under Section 207 BNSS cannot be satisfied as to the Magistrate to or before whom such person should be sent or bound to appear, the case shall be reported for the orders of the High Court.

What CrPC 187 to BNSS 207 Means in Practice

Section 207(1) BNSS names a bond or bail bond for the appearance of such person before the Magistrate having such jurisdiction, where Section 187(1) CrPC named a bond with or without sureties. Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety and Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety. This is a change of form.

FAQs: CrPC 187 to BNSS 207

Where is Section 187 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 187(1) CrPC is found in Section 207(1) BNSS and Section 187(2) CrPC in Section 207(2) BNSS.

What does Section 207(1) BNSS read in place of a bond with or without sureties?▼

Section 207(1) BNSS reads a bond or bail bond where Section 187(1) CrPC read a bond with or without sureties. This is a change of form, as Section 2(1)(d) BNSS defines bail bond as an undertaking for release with surety and Section 2(1)(e) BNSS defines bond as a personal bond or an undertaking for release without surety.

Which other words differ between Section 187(1) CrPC and Section 207(1) BNSS?▼

Section 207(1) BNSS reads sections 197 to 205 where Section 187(1) CrPC read sections 177 to 185, and reads under any law where Section 187(1) CrPC read under some law. Section 207(2) BNSS has the same text as Section 187(2) CrPC.

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 ·