CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 147 in BNSS: Section 166
Dispute concerning right of use of land or water
CrPC
147
BNSS
166
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 147 dealt with "Dispute concerning right of use of land or water". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 166 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 147?
- CrPC Section 147 (Dispute concerning right of use of land or water) corresponds to Section 166 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 144 → BNSS 163 · Power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger
- CrPC 144A → BNSS Deleted · Power to prohibit carrying arms in procession or mass drill or training
- CrPC 145 → BNSS 164 · Procedure where dispute concerning land or water is likely to cause breach of peace
- CrPC 146 → BNSS 165 · Power to attach subject of dispute and to appoint receiver
- CrPC 148 → BNSS 167 · Local Inquiry
- CrPC 149 → BNSS 168 · Police to prevent cognizable offences
- CrPC 150 → BNSS 169 · Information of design to commit cognizable offences
- CrPC 151 → BNSS 170 · Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences