Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

CrPC 2(c)BNSS 2(1)(g)

cognizable offence

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Under Section 2(1)(g) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 2(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

Bare act text — BNSS 2(1)(g)

(g) “cognizable offence” means an offence for which, and "cognizable case" means a case in which, a police officer may, in accordance with the First Schedule or under any other law for the time being in force, arrest without warrant;

Frequently asked

What is CrPC 2(c) equivalent in BNSS?

CrPC Section 2(c) (cognizable offence) corresponds to Section 2(1)(g) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

What changed between CrPC 2(c) and BNSS 2(1)(g)?

No change.

How do I cite BNSS 2(1)(g) in a pleading?

Under Section 2(1)(g) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 2(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...

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