Is CrPC Section 265A still valid?

No. CrPC Section 265A has been superseded by BNSS Section 288 with effect from 1st July 2024. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entirely.

What is Dhara 265A CrPC in the new law?

Dhara (Section) 265A of CrPC is now Dhara 288 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The new provision came into force on 1st July 2024.

CrPC Section 265A vs BNSS Section 288

Q: What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 265A in BNSS?

CrPC Section 265A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been replaced by Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), effective 1st July 2024.

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (w.e.f. 1st July 2024)

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What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 265A in BNSS?

Section 265A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by Section 288 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). This change took effect on 1st July 2024 when the three new criminal codes came into force.