CRPC §109 → BNSS §128
Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
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109. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.—When 2[an Executive Magistrate] receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such person to show cause why he should not be ordered to execute a bond, with or without sureties, for his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
128. When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate 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 his good behaviour for such period, not exceeding one year, as the Magistrate thinks fit.
What changedAI-inferred
Security for good behaviour from suspected persons.
Old position
CrPC 109 is concerned with Security for good behaviour from suspected persons. Security for good behaviour from suspected persons
New position
BNSS 128 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: good behaviour from suspected. When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a
BNSS 128 (good behaviour from suspected) preserves the framework of CrPC 109. BNSS 128 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 128 text: When an Executive Magistrate receives...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNSS 128 (good behaviour from suspected) preserves the framework of CrPC 109. BNSS 128 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNSS 128 text: When an Executive Magistrate receives information that there is within his local jurisdiction a person taking precautions to conceal his presence and that there is reason to believe that he is doing so with a view to committing a cognizable offence, the Magistrate may, in the manner hereinafter provided, require such...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 109 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 128 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 128 (good behaviour from suspected). 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
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, CRPC §109 → BNSS §128 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/crpc/109.
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