CrPC 226 vs BNSS 249: Opening case for prosecution
Section 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 249 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 98% of the old wording is kept; 1 word removed and 12 words added.
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CrPC section 226Opening case for prosecution
When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 209, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
BNSS section 249Opening case for prosecution
When the accused appears or is brought before the Court, in pursuance of a commitment of the case under section 232, or under any other law for the time being in force, the prosecutor shall open his case by describing the charge brought against the accused and stating by what evidence he proposes to prove the guilt of the accused.
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