CrPC 213→BNSS 236

CrPC 213 to BNSS 236: When manner of committing offence must be stated

Section 213 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 236 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 213 →View BNSS Section 236 →

CrPC 213 to BNSS 236 at a Glance

Section 213 CrPC (When manner of committing offence must be stated) is now Section 236 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 213 to BNSS 236?

Section 213 CrPC is found in Section 236 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same and the text is the same except for the cross-references, which are to Sections 234 and 235 BNSS in Section 236 BNSS and to Sections 211 and 212 CrPC in Section 213 CrPC. The illustrations are in the same words.

CrPC 213 vs BNSS 236: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section213236
HeadingWhen manner of committing offence must be statedSame
Cross-referencess.211, s.212s.234, s.235

CrPC 213 and BNSS 236: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 213, CrPC 1973

213. When manner of committing offence must be stated.—When the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 211 and 212 do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Illustrations (a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected. (b) A is accused of cheating B at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A cheated B. (c) A is accused of giving false evidence at a given time and place. The charge must set out that portion of the evidence given by A which is alleged to be false. (d) A is accused of obstructing B, a public servant, in the discharge of his public functions at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A obstructed B in the discharge of his functions. (e) A is accused of the murder of B at a given time and place. The charge need not state the manner in which A murdered B. (f) A is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save B from punishment. The charge must set out the disobedience charged and the law infringed.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 236, BNSS 2023

236. When manner of committing offence must be stated.—When the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in sections 234 and 235 do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which he is charged, the charge shall also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose. Illustrations. (a) A is accused of the theft of a certain article at a certain time and place. The charge need not set out the manner in which the theft was effected. (b) A is accused of cheating B at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A cheated B. (c) A is accused of giving false evidence at a given time and place. The charge must set out that portion of the evidence given by A which is alleged to be false. (d) A is accused of obstructing B, a public servant, in the discharge of his public functions at a given time and place. The charge must set out the manner in which A obstructed B in the discharge of his functions. (e) A is accused of the murder of B at a given time and place. The charge need not state the manner in which A murdered B. (f) A is accused of disobeying a direction of the law with intent to save B from punishment. The charge must set out the disobedience charged and the law infringed.

When It Applies: CrPC 213 vs BNSS 236

Under CrPC 213
  1. The rule applies when the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in Sections 211 and 212 CrPC do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which the accused is charged.
  2. The charge shall then also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose.
  3. An illustration says that a charge of cheating at a given time and place must set out the manner in which the accused cheated.
  4. An illustration says that a charge of giving false evidence must set out the portion of the evidence alleged to be false.
Under BNSS 236
  1. The rule applies when the nature of the case is such that the particulars mentioned in Sections 234 and 235 BNSS do not give the accused sufficient notice of the matter with which the accused is charged.
  2. The charge shall then also contain such particulars of the manner in which the alleged offence was committed as will be sufficient for that purpose.
  3. An illustration says that a charge of cheating at a given time and place must set out the manner in which the accused cheated.
  4. An illustration says that a charge of giving false evidence must set out the portion of the evidence alleged to be false.

What CrPC 213 to BNSS 236 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the words on stating the manner of committing the offence in a charge are read in Section 236 BNSS. The particulars mentioned are those of Sections 234 and 235 BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 213 to BNSS 236

Which BNSS section replaces Section 213 CrPC?▼

Section 213 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 236 BNSS.

Which sections does Section 236 BNSS refer to for the particulars?▼

Section 236 BNSS refers to Sections 234 and 235 BNSS. Section 213 CrPC referred to Sections 211 and 212 CrPC.

Are the illustrations different in Section 236 BNSS?▼

The illustrations to Section 236 BNSS are in the same words as the illustrations to Section 213 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: 20 Oct 2026 ·