Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 149BNSS 168
Police to prevent cognizable offences
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Under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 149 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 168
168. Police to prevent cognizable offences .—Every police officer may interpose for the purpose of preventing, and shall, to the best of his ability, prevent, the commission of any cognizable offence.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 149 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 149 (Police to prevent cognizable offences) corresponds to Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 149 and BNSS 168?
No change.
How do I cite BNSS 168 in a pleading?
Under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 149 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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