CrPC 244→BNSS 267

CrPC 244 to BNSS 267: Evidence for prosecution

Section 244 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 267 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 244 →View BNSS Section 267 →

CrPC 244 to BNSS 267 at a Glance

Section 244 CrPC (Evidence for prosecution) is now Section 267 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 244 to BNSS 267?

From 1 July 2024, Section 244 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 267 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both sections have the same heading, Evidence for prosecution, and the same text. Neither text refers to another section.

CrPC 244 vs BNSS 267: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section244267
HeadingEvidence for prosecutionSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 244 and BNSS 267: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 244, CrPC 1973

244. Evidence for prosecution.—(1) When, in any warrant-case instituted otherwise than on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate, the Magistrate shall proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution. (2) The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 267, BNSS 2023

267. Evidence for prosecution.—(1) When, in any warrant-case instituted otherwise than on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate, the Magistrate shall proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution. (2) The Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing him to attend or to produce any document or other thing.

When It Applies: CrPC 244 vs BNSS 267

Under CrPC 244
  1. Section 244(1) CrPC applies in a warrant-case instituted otherwise than on a police report, when the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate.
  2. The Magistrate shall proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution.
  3. Under Section 244(2) CrPC, the Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing the witness to attend or to produce any document or other thing.
Under BNSS 267
  1. Section 267(1) BNSS applies in a warrant-case instituted otherwise than on a police report, when the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate.
  2. The Magistrate shall proceed to hear the prosecution and take all such evidence as may be produced in support of the prosecution.
  3. Under Section 267(2) BNSS, the Magistrate may, on the application of the prosecution, issue a summons to any of its witnesses directing the witness to attend or to produce any document or other thing.

What CrPC 244 to BNSS 267 Means in Practice

The hearing of the prosecution and the summons to its witnesses are in Section 244 CrPC and in Section 267 BNSS in the same words.

FAQs: CrPC 244 to BNSS 267

What is the difference between Section 244 CrPC and Section 267 BNSS?▼

Section 267 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 244 CrPC.

Does Section 267 BNSS refer to another section?▼

No. Neither Section 267 BNSS nor Section 244 CrPC refers to another section.

Is Section 267(2) BNSS different from Section 244(2) CrPC?▼

No. Section 267(2) BNSS has the same text as Section 244(2) 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 ·