CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 118 in BNSS: Section 137
Discharge of person informed against
CrPC
118
BNSS
137
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 118 dealt with "Discharge of person informed against". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 137 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 118?
- CrPC Section 118 (Discharge of person informed against) corresponds to Section 137 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 114 → BNSS 133 · Copy of order to accompany summons or warrant
- CrPC 115 → BNSS 134 · Power to dispense with personal attendance
- CrPC 116 → BNSS 135 · Inquiry as to truth of information
- CrPC 117 → BNSS 136 · Order to give security
- CrPC 119 → BNSS 138 · Commencement of period for which security is required
- CrPC 120 → BNSS 139 · Contents of bond
- CrPC 121 → BNSS 140 · Power to reject sureties
- CrPC 122 → BNSS 141 · Imprisonment in default of security