CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 121 in BNSS: Section 140
Power to reject sureties
CrPC
121
BNSS
140
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 121 dealt with "Power to reject sureties". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 140 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 121?
- CrPC Section 121 (Power to reject sureties) corresponds to Section 140 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 117 → BNSS 136 · Order to give security
- CrPC 118 → BNSS 137 · Discharge of person informed against
- CrPC 119 → BNSS 138 · Commencement of period for which security is required
- CrPC 120 → BNSS 139 · Contents of bond
- CrPC 122 → BNSS 141 · Imprisonment in default of security
- CrPC 123 → BNSS 142 · Power to release persons imprisoned for failing to give security
- CrPC 124 → BNSS 143 · Security for unexpired period of bond
- CrPC 125 → BNSS 144 · Order for maintenance of wives, children and parents