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CrPC 40 in BNSS: Section 34

Duty of village officers to make certain report

CrPC

40

BNSS

34

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 40 dealt with "Duty of village officers to make certain report". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 34 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.

Frequently asked

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 40?
CrPC Section 40 (Duty of village officers to make certain report) corresponds to Section 34 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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