CrPC 226→BNSS 249

CrPC 226 to BNSS 249: Opening case for prosecution

Section 226 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 249 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 226 →View BNSS Section 249 →

CrPC 226 to BNSS 249 at a Glance

Section 226 CrPC (Opening case for prosecution) is now Section 249 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 226 to BNSS 249?

Section 249 BNSS has the same heading as Section 226 CrPC, from 1 July 2024. Section 249 BNSS refers to a commitment of the case under Section 232 BNSS, or under any other law for the time being in force, where Section 226 CrPC referred to a commitment of the case under Section 209 CrPC. The words on describing the charge and stating the evidence are the same.

CrPC 226 vs BNSS 249: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section226249
HeadingOpening case for prosecutionSame
Cross-referencess.209s.232

CrPC 226 and BNSS 249: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 226, CrPC 1973

226. Opening case for prosecution.—When the accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 209, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 249, BNSS 2023

249. Opening case for prosecution.—When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.

When It Applies: CrPC 226 vs BNSS 249

Under CrPC 226
  1. Section 226 CrPC applies when the accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under Section 209 CrPC.
  2. Under Section 226 CrPC, the prosecutor shall open the case by describing the charge brought against the accused.
  3. Under Section 226 CrPC, the prosecutor shall also state by what evidence the prosecutor proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
Under BNSS 249
  1. Section 249 BNSS applies when the accused appears or is brought before the Court in pursuance of a commitment of the case under Section 232 BNSS, or under any other law for the time being in force.
  2. Under Section 249 BNSS, the prosecutor shall open the case by describing the charge brought against the accused.
  3. Under Section 249 BNSS, the prosecutor shall also state by what evidence the prosecutor proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.

What CrPC 226 to BNSS 249 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the text of Section 226 CrPC is found in Section 249 BNSS. Section 249 BNSS adds the words or under any other law for the time being in force after the commitment of the case under Section 232 BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 226 to BNSS 249

Which BNSS section replaced Section 226 CrPC?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 226 CrPC is found in Section 249 BNSS. Neither section has sub-sections.

What words does Section 249 BNSS add to Section 226 CrPC?▼

Section 249 BNSS adds, after the commitment of the case under Section 232 BNSS, the words or under any other law for the time being in force. Section 226 CrPC has no counterpart to those words.

Which section does Section 249 BNSS cite where Section 226 CrPC cited Section 209 CrPC?▼

Section 249 BNSS cites Section 232 BNSS. The heading of Section 232 BNSS is Commitment of case to Court of Session when offence is triable exclusively by it.

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 ·