CrPC 289→BNSS 324

CrPC 289 to BNSS 324: Adjournment of proceeding

Section 289 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 324 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 289 →View BNSS Section 324 →

CrPC 289 to BNSS 324 at a Glance

Section 289 CrPC (Adjournment of proceeding) is now Section 324 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 289 to BNSS 324?

Section 289 CrPC is found in Section 324 BNSS from 1 July 2024. The heading is the same, and Section 324 BNSS refers to Section 319 BNSS where Section 289 CrPC referred to Section 284 CrPC. The rest of the text is the same.

CrPC 289 vs BNSS 324: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section289324
HeadingAdjournment of proceedingSame
Cross-referencess.284s.319

CrPC 289 and BNSS 324: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 289, CrPC 1973

289. Adjournment of proceeding.—In every case in which a commission is issued under section 284, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 324, BNSS 2023

324. Adjournment of proceeding.—In every case in which a commission is issued under section 319, the inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.

When It Applies: CrPC 289 vs BNSS 324

Under CrPC 289
  1. A commission is issued under Section 284 CrPC.
  2. The inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned.
Under BNSS 324
  1. A commission is issued under Section 319 BNSS.
  2. The inquiry, trial or other proceeding may be adjourned.

Time Limits: CrPC 289 to BNSS 324

Under CrPC 289
  • The adjournment is for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.Act text: “for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission”
Under BNSS 324
  • The adjournment is for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission.Act text: “for a specified time reasonably sufficient for the execution and return of the commission”

What CrPC 289 to BNSS 324 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a reader looks to Section 324 BNSS for the provision that Section 289 CrPC contained.

FAQs: CrPC 289 to BNSS 324

Which cross-reference differs between Section 289 CrPC and Section 324 BNSS?▼

Section 324 BNSS refers to Section 319 BNSS where Section 289 CrPC referred to Section 284 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: 22 Oct 2026 ·