What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 198A?

CrPC Section 198A (Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) corresponds to Section 220 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.

CrPC → BNSS

CrPC 198A in BNSS: Section 220

Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

CrPC

198A

BNSS

220

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 198A dealt with "Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 220 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.

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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.

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What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 198A?: CrPC Section 198A (Prosecution of offences under section 85 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) corresponds to Section 220 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.

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