CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 119 in BNSS: Section 138
Commencement of period for which security is required
CrPC
119
BNSS
138
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 119 dealt with "Commencement of period for which security is required". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 138 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 119?
- CrPC Section 119 (Commencement of period for which security is required) corresponds to Section 138 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 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 118 → BNSS 137 · Discharge of person informed against
- CrPC 120 → BNSS 139 · Contents of bond
- CrPC 121 → BNSS 140 · Power to reject sureties
- CrPC 122 → BNSS 141 · Imprisonment in default of security
- CrPC 123 → BNSS 142 · Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security