Is CrPC Section 354 still valid?

No. CrPC Section 354 has been superseded by BNSS Section 377 with effect from 1st July 2024. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 entirely.

What is Dhara 354 CrPC in the new law?

Dhara (Section) 354 of CrPC is now Dhara 377 of BNSS (Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023). The new provision came into force on 1st July 2024.

CrPC Section 354 vs BNSS Section 377

Q: What is the equivalent of CrPC Section 354 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 354 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 has been replaced by Section 377 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS), effective 1st July 2024.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 354 in BNSS?

Section 354 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) has been replaced by Section 377 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).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.