CrPC 169 vs BNSS 189: Release of accused when evidence deficient
Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 96% of the old wording is kept; 4 words removed and 3 words added.
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CrPC section 169Release of accused when evidence deficient
If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable ground of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond with or without sureties, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.
BNSS section 189Release of accused when evidence deficient
If, upon an investigation under this Chapter, it appears to the officer in charge of the police station that there is not sufficient evidence or reasonable round of suspicion to justify the forwarding of the accused to a Magistrate, such officer shall, if such person is in custody, release him on his executing a bond or bail bond, as such officer may direct, to appear, if and when so required, before a Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of the offence on a police report, and to try the accused or commit him for trial.
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