CrPC 347→BNSS 386

CrPC 347 to BNSS 386: When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court

Section 347 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 386 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 347 →View BNSS Section 386 →

CrPC 347 to BNSS 386 at a Glance

Section 347 CrPC (When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court) is now Section 386 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 347 to BNSS 386?

Section 347 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 386 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, under the same heading. Section 386 BNSS refers to Section 384 BNSS and Section 385 BNSS where Section 347 CrPC referred to Section 345 CrPC and Section 346 CrPC.

CrPC 347 vs BNSS 386: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section347386
HeadingWhen Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil CourtSame
Cross-referencess.345, s.346s.384, s.385

CrPC 347 and BNSS 386: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 347, CrPC 1973

347. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.—When the State Government so directs, any Registrar or any Sub-Registrar appointed under the Registration Act, 1908 (16 of 1908), shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 345 and 346.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 386, BNSS 2023

386. When Registrar or Sub-Registrar to be deemed a Civil Court.—When the State Government so directs, any Registrar or any Sub-Registrar appointed under the Registration Act, 1908, shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of sections 384 and 385.

When It Applies: CrPC 347 vs BNSS 386

Under CrPC 347
  1. Under Section 347 CrPC, the section applies to any Registrar or any Sub-Registrar appointed under the Registration Act, 1908.
  2. Under Section 347 CrPC, it applies when the State Government so directs.
  3. Under Section 347 CrPC, such Registrar or Sub-Registrar shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of Section 345 CrPC and Section 346 CrPC.
Under BNSS 386
  1. Under Section 386 BNSS, the section applies to any Registrar or any Sub-Registrar appointed under the Registration Act, 1908.
  2. Under Section 386 BNSS, it applies when the State Government so directs.
  3. Under Section 386 BNSS, such Registrar or Sub-Registrar shall be deemed to be a Civil Court within the meaning of Section 384 BNSS and Section 385 BNSS.

What CrPC 347 to BNSS 386 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, a Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed a Civil Court on the direction of the State Government looks to Section 386 BNSS where Section 347 CrPC applied before. The deeming is within the meaning of Section 384 BNSS and Section 385 BNSS, where it was within the meaning of Section 345 CrPC and Section 346 CrPC.

FAQs: CrPC 347 to BNSS 386

Where is Section 347 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 347 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 386 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 347 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 386 BNSS.

Which sections is a Registrar or Sub-Registrar deemed a Civil Court for under Section 386 BNSS?▼

Section 386 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deems a Registrar or Sub-Registrar a Civil Court within the meaning of Section 384 BNSS and Section 385 BNSS, where Section 347 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 did so within the meaning of Section 345 CrPC and Section 346 CrPC.

Did the requirement of a direction by the State Government change between Section 347 CrPC and Section 386 BNSS?▼

Section 386 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same words as Section 347 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on the direction. Under both, the provision applies when the State Government so directs.

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 ·