CrPC 212→BNSS 235

CrPC 212 to BNSS 235: Particulars as to time, place and person

Section 212 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 235 BNSS (2023)

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CrPC 212 to BNSS 235 at a Glance

Section 212 CrPC (Particulars as to time, place and person) is now Section 235 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 212 to BNSS 235?

Section 212 CrPC is found in Section 235 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same and the text is the same except for the cross-reference, which is to Section 242 BNSS in Section 235(2) BNSS and to Section 219 CrPC in Section 212(2) CrPC.

CrPC 212 vs BNSS 235: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section212235
HeadingParticulars as to time, place and personSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.219s.242

CrPC 212 and BNSS 235: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 212, CrPC 1973

212. Particulars as to time, place and person.—(1) The charge shall contain such particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence, and the person (if any) against whom, or the thing (if any) in respect of which, it was committed, as are reasonably sufficient to give the accused notice of the matter with which he is charged. (2) When the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest misappropriation of money or other movable property, it shall be sufficient to specify the gross sum or, as the case may be, describe the movable property in respect of which the offence is alleged to have been committed, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 219: Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 235, BNSS 2023

235. Particulars as to time, place and person.—(1) The charge shall contain such particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence, and the person (if any) against whom, or the thing (if any) in respect of which, it was committed, as are reasonably sufficient to give the accused notice of the matter with which he is charged. (2) When the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest misappropriation of money or other movable property, it shall be sufficient to specify the gross sum or, as the case may be, describe the movable property in respect of which the offence is alleged to have been committed, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates, and the charge so framed shall be deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of section 242: Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.

When It Applies: CrPC 212 vs BNSS 235

Under CrPC 212
  1. Under Section 212(1) CrPC, the charge shall contain particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence.
  2. The particulars are those reasonably sufficient to give the accused notice of the matter with which the accused is charged.
  3. Section 212(2) CrPC applies when the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest misappropriation of money or other movable property.
  4. In that case it is sufficient to specify the gross sum or describe the movable property, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates.
Under BNSS 235
  1. Under Section 235(1) BNSS, the charge shall contain particulars as to the time and place of the alleged offence.
  2. The particulars are those reasonably sufficient to give the accused notice of the matter with which the accused is charged.
  3. Section 235(2) BNSS applies when the accused is charged with criminal breach of trust or dishonest misappropriation of money or other movable property.
  4. In that case it is sufficient to specify the gross sum or describe the movable property, and the dates between which the offence is alleged to have been committed, without specifying particular items or exact dates.

Time Limits: CrPC 212 to BNSS 235

Under CrPC 212
  • The time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.Act text: “Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.”
Under BNSS 235
  • The time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.Act text: “Provided that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.”

What CrPC 212 to BNSS 235 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the words on the particulars of a charge and on a charge of criminal breach of trust are read in Section 235 BNSS. The charge so framed is deemed to be a charge of one offence within the meaning of Section 242 BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 212 to BNSS 235

Which BNSS section replaces Section 212 CrPC?▼

Section 212(1) CrPC is found in Section 235(1) BNSS and Section 212(2) CrPC in Section 235(2) BNSS.

Which section does Section 235(2) BNSS refer to for a charge of one offence?▼

Section 235(2) BNSS refers to Section 242 BNSS. Section 212(2) CrPC referred to Section 219 CrPC.

Is the proviso different in Section 235 BNSS?▼

The proviso to Section 235(2) BNSS is in the same words as the proviso to Section 212(2) CrPC, including the words that the time included between the first and last of such dates shall not exceed one year.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·