CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 215 in BNSS: Section 238
Effect of errors
CrPC
215
BNSS
238
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 215 dealt with "Effect of errors". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 238 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 215?
- CrPC Section 215 (Effect of errors) corresponds to Section 238 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 211 → BNSS 234 · Contents of charge
- CrPC 212 → BNSS 235 · Particulars as to time, place and person
- CrPC 213 → BNSS 236 · When manner of committing offence must be stated
- CrPC 214 → BNSS 237 · Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable
- CrPC 216 → BNSS 239 · Court may alter charge
- CrPC 217 → BNSS 240 · Recall of witnesses when charge altered
- CrPC 218 → BNSS 241 · Separate charges for distinct offences
- CrPC 219 → BNSS 242 · Offences of same kind within year may be charged together