Is CrPC Section 235 still valid?

No. CrPC Section 235 has been superseded by BNSS Section 258 with effect from 1st July 2024. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entirely.

What is Dhara 235 CrPC in the new law?

Dhara (Section) 235 of CrPC is now Dhara 258 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The new provision came into force on 1st July 2024.

CrPC Section 235 vs BNSS Section 258

Q: What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 235 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 235 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been replaced by Section 258 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), effective 1st July 2024.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (w.e.f. 1st July 2024)

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What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 235 in BNSS?

Section 235 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by Section 258 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). This change took effect on 1st July 2024 when the three new criminal codes came into force.