BNSS topic
Trial
Trial progression, evidence use, and hearing flow under the BNSS.
Why it matters
This page explains the procedural intent behind the BNSS topic and links to the tools and guides that help you apply it in practice.
Guide
CrPC vs BNSS: What Actually Changed in Criminal Procedure
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure on 1 July 2024. Most core procedure carries over with renumbering, but several genuinely new provisions — timelines, forensics, digital process — are worth knowing.
Open guideTool
CrPC → BNSS Converter
Convert Code of Criminal Procedure sections to their Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita equivalent.
Open toolReference only — not legal advice. Verify every procedural step against the BNSS bare Act before filing.