CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 220 in BNSS: Section 243
Trial for more than one offence
CrPC
220
BNSS
243
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 220 dealt with "Trial for more than one offence". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 243 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 220?
- CrPC Section 220 (Trial for more than one offence) corresponds to Section 243 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 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
- CrPC 221 → BNSS 244 · Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- CrPC 222 → BNSS 245 · When offence proved included in offence charged
- CrPC 223 → BNSS 246 · What persons may be charged jointly
- CrPC 224 → BNSS 247 · Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges