Section 111 BNSS: Definitions

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 111 BNSS at a Glance

Section 111 BNSS deals with definitions. It replaced Section 105A CrPC on 1 July 2024.

Was CrPC

Section 111 BNSS Bare Act Text

111. Definitions
In this Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,—
(a) "contracting State" means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise;
(b) "identifying" includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in, the commission of an offence;
(c) "proceeds of crime" means any property derived or obtained directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity (including crime involving currency transfers) or the value of any such property;
(d) "property" means property and assets of every description whether corporeal or incorporeal, movable or immovable, tangible or intangible and deeds and instruments evidencing title to, or interest in, such property or assets derived or used in the commission of an offence and includes property obtained through proceeds of crime;
(e) "tracing" means determining the nature, source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.

Source: Section 111, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Section 111 BNSS in Simple Words

Section 111 BNSS gives the meanings of contracting State, identifying, proceeds of crime, property and tracing in the Chapter, unless the context otherwise requires.

When Section 111 BNSS Applies

Section 111(a) BNSS: a contracting State means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise.
Section 111(b) BNSS: identifying includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in, the commission of an offence.
Section 111(c) BNSS: proceeds of crime means any property derived or obtained directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity, including crime involving currency transfers, or the value of any such property.
Section 111(d) BNSS: property means property and assets of every description whether corporeal or incorporeal, movable or immovable, tangible or intangible, and deeds and instruments evidencing title to, or interest in, such property or assets derived or used in the commission of an offence, and includes property obtained through proceeds of crime.
Section 111(e) BNSS: tracing means determining the nature, source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.

Example of Section 111 BNSS

Rajesh obtains money as a result of criminal activity and buys land with the money. The money is proceeds of crime under Section 111(c) BNSS. The land is property obtained through proceeds of crime under Section 111(d) BNSS. Determining the title or ownership of the land is tracing under Section 111(e) BNSS. Establishment of a proof that the land was derived from an offence is identifying under Section 111(b) BNSS.

When Section 111 BNSS Does Not Apply

Section 111 BNSS speaks of the meanings used in the Chapter. It does not deal with the meaning of a word in another Chapter of the Sanhita.
Section 111(e) BNSS speaks of tracing. It does not deal with the seizure or attachment of property.

Section 111 BNSS in the CrPC (Previous Law)

Section 111 BNSS replaces Section 105A CrPC from the old criminal code.

Section 111 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105A CrPC, from 1 July 2024. The section number is the only difference.

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FAQs on Section 111 BNSS

What is a contracting State under Section 111 BNSS?▼

A contracting State means any country or place outside India in respect of which arrangements have been made by the Central Government with the Government of such country through a treaty or otherwise.

What is proceeds of crime under Section 111 BNSS?▼

Proceeds of crime means any property derived or obtained directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity, including crime involving currency transfers, or the value of any such property.

What are identifying and tracing under Section 111 BNSS?▼

Identifying includes establishment of a proof that the property was derived from, or used in, the commission of an offence. Tracing means determining the nature, source, disposition, movement, title or ownership of property.

What changed from Section 105A CrPC to Section 111 BNSS from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 111 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 105A CrPC. The wording and the cross-references are the same.

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Sources: Bare Act Text, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 20 Oct 2026 ·