CRPC §107 → BNSS §126
Security for keeping the peace in other cases
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107. Security for keeping the peace in other cases.—(1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond 1[with or without sureties,] for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
(2) Proceedings under this section may be taken before any Executive Magistrate when either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended is within his local jurisdiction or there is within such jurisdiction a person who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act as aforesaid beyond such jurisdiction. 1. Ins. by Act 45 of 1978, s. 11 (w.e.f. 18-12-1978).
126.
(1) When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding, he may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond or bail bond for keeping the peace for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
(2) Proceedings under this section may be taken before any Executive Magistrate when either the place where the breach of the peace or disturbance is apprehended is within Certain transfers to be null and void. Procedure in respect of letter of request. Application of this Chapter. Security for keeping peace on conviction. Security for keeping peace in other cases. his local jurisdiction or there is within such jurisdiction a person who is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act as aforesaid beyond such jurisdiction.
What changedAI-inferred
Security for keeping peace in other cases.
Old position
CrPC 107 is concerned with Security for keeping the peace in other cases. Security for keeping the peace in other cases
New position
BNSS 126 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Security for keeping peace 1]. When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public
BNSS 126 (Security for keeping peace 1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 107. BNSS 126 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 126 text: When an Executive Magistrate receives...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 126 (Security for keeping peace 1]) preserves the framework of CrPC 107. BNSS 126 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 126 text: When an Executive Magistrate receives information that any person is likely to commit a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity or to do any wrongful act that may probably occasion a breach of the peace or disturb the public tranquillity and is of opinion that there is sufficient ground for proceeding,...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 107 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 126 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNSS 126 (Security for keeping peace 1]). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, CRPC §107 → BNSS §126 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/107.
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