CrPC 22→BNSS 16

CrPC 22 to BNSS 16: Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates

Section 22 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 16 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 22 →View BNSS Section 16 →

CrPC 22 to BNSS 16 at a Glance

Section 22 CrPC (Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates) is now Section 16 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 22 to BNSS 16?

Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 16 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 16(1) BNSS refers to the Sanhita in place of the Code and is otherwise the same as Section 22(1) CrPC. Section 16(2) BNSS has the same text as Section 22(2) CrPC.

CrPC 22 vs BNSS 16: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section2216
HeadingLocal Jurisdiction of Executive MagistratesSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 22 and BNSS 16: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 22, CrPC 1973

22. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.—(1) Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under this Code. (2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 16, BNSS 2023

16. Local Jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates.—(1) Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under this Sanhita. (2) Except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.

When It Applies: CrPC 22 vs BNSS 16

Under CrPC 22
  1. Under Section 22(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise their powers.
  2. Under Section 22(1) CrPC, the District Magistrate defines those local limits subject to the control of the State Government.
  3. Within the local limits so defined, the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under the Code, as Section 22(1) CrPC provides.
  4. Under Section 22(2) CrPC, except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Executive Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.
Under BNSS 16
  1. Under Section 16(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which the Executive Magistrates may exercise their powers.
  2. Under Section 16(1) BNSS, the District Magistrate defines those local limits subject to the control of the State Government.
  3. Within the local limits so defined, the Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested under the Sanhita, as Section 16(1) BNSS provides.
  4. Under Section 16(2) BNSS, except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Executive Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.

What CrPC 22 to BNSS 16 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision on the local jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates is found in Section 16 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may define local limits from time to time under Section 16(1) BNSS, and except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate extend throughout the district.

FAQs: CrPC 22 to BNSS 16

Which provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 corresponds to Section 22 CrPC?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 22 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 16 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 22(1) CrPC maps to Section 16(1) BNSS, and Section 22(2) CrPC maps to Section 16(2) BNSS.

Did Section 16 BNSS change the power of the District Magistrate or the control of the State Government compared to Section 22 CrPC?▼

No. Under Section 22(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 16(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, subject to the control of the State Government, the District Magistrate may, from time to time, define the local limits of the areas within which Executive Magistrates may exercise all or any of the powers with which they may be invested. Section 16(1) BNSS refers to the Sanhita in place of the Code.

Did the district-wide jurisdiction of Executive Magistrates change between Section 22(2) CrPC and Section 16(2) BNSS?▼

No. Section 16(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same text as Section 22(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973: except as otherwise provided by such definition, the jurisdiction and powers of every such Magistrate shall extend throughout the district.

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 ·