Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
CrPC Section 256 in BNSS
§ 256 CrPC→§ 279 BNSS
Non-appearance or death of complainant. Section 256 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Non-appearance or death of complainant) corresponds to Section 279 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 245 | When accused shall be discharged | 268 |
| 251 | Substance of accusation to be stated (summons case) | 274 |
| 255 | Acquittal or conviction in summons case | 278 |
| 257 | Withdrawal of complaint | 280 |
| 260 | Power to try summarily | 283 |
| 262 | Procedure for summary trials | 285 |
Practise it
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