CrPC 98 vs BNSS 101: Power to compel restoration of abducted females
Section 98 of the Code of Criminal Procedure is now section 101 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 92% of the old wording is kept; 7 words removed and nothing added.
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CrPC section 98Power to compel restoration of abducted females
Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child under the age of eighteen years for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her husband, parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.
BNSS section 101Power to compel restoration of abducted females
Upon complaint made on oath of the abduction or unlawful detention of a woman, or a female child for any unlawful purpose, a District Magistrate, Sub-divisional Magistrate or Magistrate of the first class may make an order for the immediate restoration of such woman to her liberty, or of such female child to her parent, guardian or other person having the lawful charge of such child, and may compel compliance with such order, using such force as may be necessary.
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