Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
CrPC Section 169 in BNSS
§ 169 CrPC→§ 189 BNSS
Release of accused when evidence deficient. Section 169 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Release of accused when evidence deficient) corresponds to Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 were renumbered:
| CrPC | Provision | BNSS |
|---|---|---|
| 164A | Medical examination of the victim of rape | 184 |
| 165 | Search by police officer | 185 |
| 167 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours | 187 |
| 170 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient | 190 |
| 172 | Diary of proceedings in investigation | 192 |
| 173 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation | 193 |
Practise it
Cutoff has AIBE XXII questions on this area, each cited to both codes with a line telling you where to find it in the bare act. Ten questions per subject are free, no account needed.
Practise free Full CrPC→BNSS table