Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 249
Opening case for prosecution
In one line
BNSS Section 249 deals with opening case for prosecution and replaces CrPC 226.
Bare act text — BNSS 249
249. Opening 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.
What changed from the CrPC
- CrPC 226 → BNSS 249: The words "or under any other law for the time being in force" are added.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 249 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 249 (Opening case for prosecution) replaces Section 226 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 226 is now BNSS 249.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 244 — Where it is doubtful what offence has been committed
- BNSS 245 — When offence proved included in offence charged
- BNSS 246 — What persons may be charged jointly
- BNSS 247 — Withdrawal of remaining charges on conviction on one of several charges
- BNSS 248 — Trial to be conducted by Public Prosecutor
- BNSS 250 — Discharge
- BNSS 251 — Framing of charge
- BNSS 252 — Conviction on plea of guilty
- BNSS 253 — Date for prosecution evidence
- BNSS 254 — Evidence for prosecution