CrPC 345→BNSS 384

CrPC 345 to BNSS 384: Procedure in certain cases of contempt

Section 345 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 384 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 345 →View BNSS Section 384 →

CrPC 345 to BNSS 384 at a Glance

Section 345 CrPC (Procedure in certain cases of contempt) is now Section 384 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 345 to BNSS 384?

Section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 384 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, under the same heading. Section 384(1) BNSS refers to Section 210 BNS, Section 213 BNS, Section 214 BNS, Section 215 BNS and Section 267 BNS where Section 345(1) CrPC referred to Section 175 IPC, Section 178 IPC, Section 179 IPC, Section 180 IPC and Section 228 IPC. It states the fine as not exceeding one thousand rupees where Section 345(1) CrPC stated not exceeding two hundred rupees. Section 384(3) BNSS refers to Section 267 BNS where Section 345(3) CrPC referred to Section 228 IPC.

CrPC 345 vs BNSS 384: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section345384
HeadingProcedure in certain cases of contemptSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 345 and BNSS 384: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 345, CrPC 1973

345. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.—(1) When any such offence as is described in section 175, section 178, section 179, section 180 or section 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal, or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender to be detained in custody, and may, at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day, take cognizance of the offence and, after giving the offender a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be punished under this section, sentence the offender to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, and, in default of payment of fine, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid. (2) In every such case the Court shall record the fact constituting the offence, with the statement (if any) made by the offender, as well as the finding and sentence. (3) If the offence is under section 228 of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), the record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 384, BNSS 2023

384. Procedure in certain cases of contempt.—(1) When any such offence as is described in section 210, section 213, section 214, section 215 or section 267 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal, or Revenue Court, the Court may cause the offender to be detained in custody, and may, at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day, take cognizance of the offence and, after giving the offender a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be punished under this section, sentence the offender to fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, and, in default of payment of fine, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid. (2) In every such case the Court shall record the fact constituting the offence, with the statement (if any) made by the offender, as well as the finding and sentence. (3) If the offence is under section 267 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.

When It Applies: CrPC 345 vs BNSS 384

Under CrPC 345
  1. Under Section 345(1) CrPC, the section applies when any such offence as is described in Section 175 IPC, Section 178 IPC, Section 179 IPC, Section 180 IPC or Section 228 IPC of the Indian Penal Code is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal, or Revenue Court.
  2. Under Section 345(1) CrPC, the Court may cause the offender to be detained in custody, and may, at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day, take cognizance of the offence.
  3. Under Section 345(1) CrPC, after giving the offender a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be punished, the Court may sentence the offender to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, and, in default of payment of fine, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid.
  4. Under Section 345(2) CrPC, in every such case the Court shall record the fact constituting the offence, with the statement, if any, made by the offender, as well as the finding and sentence.
  5. Under Section 345(3) CrPC, if the offence is under Section 228 IPC, the record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.
Under BNSS 384
  1. Under Section 384(1) BNSS, the section applies when any such offence as is described in Section 210 BNS, Section 213 BNS, Section 214 BNS, Section 215 BNS or Section 267 BNS of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is committed in the view or presence of any Civil, Criminal, or Revenue Court.
  2. Under Section 384(1) BNSS, the Court may cause the offender to be detained in custody, and may, at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day, take cognizance of the offence.
  3. Under Section 384(1) BNSS, after giving the offender a reasonable opportunity of showing cause why he should not be punished, the Court may sentence the offender to fine not exceeding one thousand rupees, and, in default of payment of fine, to simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, unless such fine be sooner paid.
  4. Under Section 384(2) BNSS, in every such case the Court shall record the fact constituting the offence, with the statement, if any, made by the offender, as well as the finding and sentence.
  5. Under Section 384(3) BNSS, if the offence is under Section 267 BNS, the record shall show the nature and stage of the judicial proceeding in which the Court interrupted or insulted was sitting, and the nature of the interruption or insult.

Time Limits: CrPC 345 to BNSS 384

Under CrPC 345
  • The Court may take cognizance of the offence at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day.Act text: “at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day”
Under BNSS 384
  • The Court may take cognizance of the offence at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day.Act text: “at any time before the rising of the Court on the same day”

What CrPC 345 to BNSS 384 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a Civil, Criminal, or Revenue Court dealing with an offence committed in its view or presence looks to Section 384 BNSS where Section 345 CrPC applied before. The fine under Section 384(1) BNSS may not exceed one thousand rupees, where the fine under Section 345(1) CrPC could not exceed two hundred rupees.

FAQs: CrPC 345 to BNSS 384

Where is Section 345 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 345 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 384 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 345(1) CrPC is found in Section 384(1) BNSS, Section 345(2) CrPC in Section 384(2) BNSS and Section 345(3) CrPC in Section 384(3) BNSS.

Did the fine change between Section 345(1) CrPC and Section 384(1) BNSS?▼

Section 384(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 states the fine as not exceeding one thousand rupees, where Section 345(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 stated the fine as not exceeding two hundred rupees. The simple imprisonment in default of payment of fine is stated as a term which may extend to one month in both.

Which offences are described in Section 345(1) CrPC and Section 384(1) BNSS?▼

Section 384(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 describes offences by reference to Section 210 BNS, Section 213 BNS, Section 214 BNS, Section 215 BNS and Section 267 BNS, where Section 345(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 described offences by reference to Section 175 IPC, Section 178 IPC, Section 179 IPC, Section 180 IPC and Section 228 IPC.

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 ·