CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 68 in BNSS: Section 70
Proof of service and when serving officer not present
CrPC
68
BNSS
70
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 68 dealt with "Proof of service and when serving officer not present". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 70 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 68?
- CrPC Section 68 (Proof of service and when serving officer not present) corresponds to Section 70 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 64 → BNSS 66 · Service when persons summoned cannot be found
- CrPC 65 → BNSS 67 · Procedure when service cannot be effected as before provided
- CrPC 66 → BNSS 68 · Service on Government servant
- CrPC 67 → BNSS 69 · Service of summons outside local limits
- CrPC 69 → BNSS 71 · Service of summons on witness
- CrPC 70 → BNSS 72 · Form of warrant of arrest and duration
- CrPC 71 → BNSS 73 · Power to direct security to be taken
- CrPC 72 → BNSS 74 · Warrants to whom directed