Is CrPC Section 389 still valid?

No. CrPC Section 389 has been superseded by BNSS Section 412 with effect from 1st July 2024. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entirely.

What is Dhara 389 CrPC in the new law?

Dhara (Section) 389 of CrPC is now Dhara 412 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The new provision came into force on 1st July 2024.

CrPC Section 389 vs BNSS Section 412

Q: What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 389 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been replaced by Section 412 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), effective 1st July 2024.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 389 in BNSS?

Section 389 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by Section 412 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).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.