CrPC 272→BNSS 307

CrPC 272 to BNSS 307: Language of Courts

Section 272 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 307 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 272 →View BNSS Section 307 →

CrPC 272 to BNSS 307 at a Glance

Section 272 CrPC (Language of Courts) is now Section 307 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 272 to BNSS 307?

Section 307 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 272 CrPC, except that Section 307 BNSS reads for purposes of this Sanhita where Section 272 CrPC read for purposes of this Code.

CrPC 272 vs BNSS 307: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section272307
HeadingLanguage of CourtsSame

CrPC 272 and BNSS 307: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 272, CrPC 1973

272. Language of Courts.—The State Government may determine what shall be, for purposes of this Code, the language of each Court within the State other than the High Court.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 307, BNSS 2023

307. Language of Courts.—The State Government may determine what shall be, for purposes of this Sanhita, the language of each Court within the State other than the High Court.

When It Applies: CrPC 272 vs BNSS 307

Under CrPC 272
  1. The State Government may determine the language.
  2. The language is determined for each Court within the State other than the High Court.
  3. The determination is made for purposes of the Code.
Under BNSS 307
  1. The State Government may determine the language.
  2. The language is determined for each Court within the State other than the High Court.
  3. The determination is made for purposes of the Sanhita.

What CrPC 272 to BNSS 307 Means in Practice

The State Government may determine what shall be, for purposes of the Sanhita, the language of each Court within the State other than the High Court. Section 272 CrPC read the same way with the Code.

FAQs: CrPC 272 to BNSS 307

Where is Section 272 CrPC found in the BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 272 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 307 BNSS.

What is the difference in wording between Section 272 CrPC and Section 307 BNSS?▼

Section 307 BNSS reads for purposes of this Sanhita where Section 272 CrPC read for purposes of this Code. The heading and the rest of the text are the same.

Does Section 307 BNSS speak of the High Court as Section 272 CrPC did?▼

Yes. Section 307 BNSS speaks of each Court within the State other than the High Court, in the same words as Section 272 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 ·