CRPC §214 → BNSS §237

Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable

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Old law
CRPC §214
Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable

214. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.—In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable.

New law
BNSS §237
taken in sense of is punishable.

237. In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable. Particulars as to time, place and person. When manner of committing offence must be stated. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.

What changedAI-inferred

Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable.

Old position

CrPC 214 is concerned with Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable. Words in charge taken in sense of law under which offence is punishable

New position

BNSS 237 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: taken in sense of is punishable.. In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable

BNSS 237 (taken in sense of is punishable.) preserves the framework of CrPC 214. BNSS 237 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNSS 237 text: In every charge words used in describing an...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNSS 237 (taken in sense of is punishable.) preserves the framework of CrPC 214. BNSS 237 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNSS 237 text: In every charge words used in describing an offence shall be deemed to have been used in the sense attached to them respectively by the law under which such offence is punishable. Particulars as to time, place and person. When manner of committing offence must be stated. Words in charge taken in sense of law under...

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, CrPC 214 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNSS 237 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 237 (taken in sense of is punishable.). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

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Newlaws.in, CRPC §214 → BNSS §237 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/crpc/214.

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