CrPC 191→BNSS 211

CrPC 191 to BNSS 211: Transfer on application of the accused

Section 191 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 211 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 191 →View BNSS Section 211 →

CrPC 191 to BNSS 211 at a Glance

Section 191 CrPC (Transfer on application of the accused) is now Section 211 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 191 to BNSS 211?

Section 191 CrPC is found in Section 211 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading of Section 211 BNSS reads Transfer on application of accused where the heading of Section 191 CrPC reads Transfer on application of the accused. Section 211 BNSS refers to Section 210 BNSS where Section 191 CrPC referred to Section 190 CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 191 vs BNSS 211: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section191211
HeadingTransfer on application of the accusedTransfer on application of accused
Cross-referencess.190s.210

CrPC 191 and BNSS 211: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 191, CrPC 1973

191. Transfer on application of the accused.—When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 190, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 211, BNSS 2023

211. Transfer on application of accused.—When a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under clause (c) of sub-section (1) of section 210, the accused shall, before any evidence is taken, be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate, and if the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.

When It Applies: CrPC 191 vs BNSS 211

Under CrPC 191
  1. Section 191 CrPC applies when a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under Section 190(1)(c) CrPC.
  2. The accused shall be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate.
  3. If the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.
Under BNSS 211
  1. Section 211 BNSS applies when a Magistrate takes cognizance of an offence under Section 210(1)(c) BNSS.
  2. The accused shall be informed that he is entitled to have the case inquired into or tried by another Magistrate.
  3. If the accused or any of the accused, if there be more than one, objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance, the case shall be transferred to such other Magistrate as may be specified by the Chief Judicial Magistrate in this behalf.

Time Limits: CrPC 191 to BNSS 211

Under CrPC 191
  • The accused shall be informed before any evidence is taken.Act text: “before any evidence is taken”
Under BNSS 211
  • The accused shall be informed before any evidence is taken.Act text: “before any evidence is taken”

What CrPC 191 to BNSS 211 Means in Practice

Under Section 211 BNSS, in the same words as Section 191 CrPC, the accused shall be informed before any evidence is taken, and the case shall be transferred if the accused or any of the accused objects to further proceedings before the Magistrate taking cognizance.

FAQs: CrPC 191 to BNSS 211

Does Section 211 BNSS read differently from Section 191 CrPC?▼

In the heading, which omits the word the, and in the reference to Section 210 BNSS in place of Section 190 CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

Which section does Section 211 BNSS refer to?▼

Section 211 BNSS refers to Section 210(1)(c) BNSS, where Section 191 CrPC referred to Section 190(1)(c) 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 ·