CrPC 189→BNSS 209

CrPC 189 to BNSS 209: Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India

Section 189 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 209 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 189 →View BNSS Section 209 →

CrPC 189 to BNSS 209 at a Glance

Section 189 CrPC (Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India) is now Section 209 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 189 to BNSS 209?

Section 209 BNSS has the same heading as Section 189 CrPC, Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India. Section 209 BNSS reads section 208 where Section 189 CrPC read section 188. Section 209 BNSS adds the words either in physical form or in electronic form after the words copies of depositions made or exhibits produced, and Section 189 CrPC has no counterpart to those added words. The rest of Section 209 BNSS has the same text as Section 189 CrPC.

CrPC 189 vs BNSS 209: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section189209
HeadingReceipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside IndiaSame
Cross-referencess.188s.208

CrPC 189 and BNSS 209: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 189, CrPC 1973

189. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.—When any offence alleged to have been committed in a territory outside India is being inquired into or tried under the provisions of section 188, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced before a Judicial officer in or for that territory or before a diplomatic or consular representative of India in or for that territory shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or exhibits relate.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 209, BNSS 2023

209. Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.—When any offence alleged to have been committed in a territory outside India is being inquired into or tried under the provisions of section 208, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced, either in physical form or in electronic form, before a judicial officer, in or for that territory or before a diplomatic or consular representative of India in or for that territory shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or exhibits relate.

When It Applies: CrPC 189 vs BNSS 209

Under CrPC 189
  1. Section 189 CrPC applies when any offence alleged to have been committed in a territory outside India is being inquired into or tried under the provisions of Section 188 CrPC.
  2. Under Section 189 CrPC, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced before a Judicial officer in or for that territory or before a diplomatic or consular representative of India in or for that territory shall be received as evidence.
  3. Under Section 189 CrPC, the copies shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or exhibits relate.
Under BNSS 209
  1. Section 209 BNSS applies when any offence alleged to have been committed in a territory outside India is being inquired into or tried under the provisions of Section 208 BNSS.
  2. Under Section 209 BNSS, the Central Government may, if it thinks fit, direct that copies of depositions made or exhibits produced, either in physical form or in electronic form, before a judicial officer in or for that territory or before a diplomatic or consular representative of India in or for that territory shall be received as evidence.
  3. Under Section 209 BNSS, the copies shall be received as evidence by the Court holding such inquiry or trial in any case in which such Court might issue a commission for taking evidence as to the matters to which such depositions or exhibits relate.

What CrPC 189 to BNSS 209 Means in Practice

Section 209 BNSS names copies of depositions made or exhibits produced, either in physical form or in electronic form. Section 189 CrPC named copies of depositions made or exhibits produced without those words.

FAQs: CrPC 189 to BNSS 209

Where is Section 189 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 189 CrPC is found in Section 209 BNSS. Both sections have the heading Receipt of evidence relating to offences committed outside India.

What words does Section 209 BNSS add to Section 189 CrPC?▼

Section 209 BNSS adds the words either in physical form or in electronic form after the words copies of depositions made or exhibits produced. Section 189 CrPC has no counterpart to those added words.

Which cross-reference differs between Section 189 CrPC and Section 209 BNSS?▼

Section 209 BNSS refers to section 208 where Section 189 CrPC referred to section 188.

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 ·