CrPC 225→BNSS 248

CrPC 225 to BNSS 248: Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor

Section 225 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 248 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 225 →View BNSS Section 248 →

CrPC 225 to BNSS 248 at a Glance

Section 225 CrPC (Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor) is now Section 248 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 225 to BNSS 248?

Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same heading and the same text as Section 225 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Only the section number and the name of the Code differ.

CrPC 225 vs BNSS 248: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section225248
HeadingTrial to be conducted by Public ProsecutorSame

CrPC 225 and BNSS 248: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 225, CrPC 1973

225. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.—In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 248, BNSS 2023

248. Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor.—In every trial before a Court of Session, the prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.

When It Applies: CrPC 225 vs BNSS 248

Under CrPC 225
  1. Section 225 CrPC applies to every trial before a Court of Session.
  2. The prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.
Under BNSS 248
  1. Section 248 BNSS applies to every trial before a Court of Session.
  2. The prosecution shall be conducted by a Public Prosecutor.

What CrPC 225 to BNSS 248 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision in Section 225 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading and text.

FAQs: CrPC 225 to BNSS 248

Where is Section 225 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 225 CrPC is found in Section 248 BNSS from 1 July 2024. Section 248 BNSS has the same heading and the same text.

Do the words of Section 225 CrPC differ from Section 248 BNSS?▼

Section 248 BNSS reads in the same words as Section 225 CrPC. Only the section number and the name of the Code differ.

What is the heading of Section 248 BNSS?▼

Section 248 BNSS has the heading Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor, the same heading as Section 225 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 ·