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Chapter-wise Comparative Mapping (1973 vs 2023) - My Rights

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Subject Matter / Chapter Topic	CrPC 1973 Sections	BNSS 2023 Sections
Phase 1: Structure & Arrest (Sec 1-62) View Details →
Preliminary (Definitions & Extent)	1 — 5	1 — 3
Arrest of Persons Major Shift	41 — 60A	35 — 62
Phase 2: Compelling Appearance & Search (Sec 63-124) View Details →
Processes to Compel Appearance	61 — 90	63 — 93
Compel Production of Things	91 — 105	94 — 110
Phase 3: Prevention & Maintenance (Sec 125-172) View Details →
Maintenance (Wives/Children/Parents)	125 — 128	144 — 147
Public Order & Tranquility	129 — 148	148 — 167
Phase 4: Investigation & Cognizance (Sec 173-226) View Details →
Information to Police & Investigation	154 — 176	173 — 196
Initiation of Proceedings	190 — 199	210 — 222
Phase 5: Trials & Plea Bargaining (Sec 227-300) View Details →
The Charge	211 — 224	234 — 247
Summary Trials	260 — 265	283 — 289
Phase 6: Judgment, Appeals & Bail (Sec 301-496) View Details →
Evidence & General Provisions	272 — 327	307 — 366
Bail and Bonds	436 — 450	478 — 496
Phase 7: Final Provisions (Sec 497-531) View Details →
Disposal of Property	451 — 459	497 — 505
Inherent Powers & Repeals	482, 484	528, 531

📊 Structural Changes

The BNSS significantly expands on technology and victim rights compared to the CrPC.

Numbering: Most sections have shifted by approximately 20-40 digits.
Inherent Powers: Section 482 (CrPC) is now 528 (BNSS).
Finality: Section 531 ensures that cases pending before July 1, 2024, continue under the old CrPC rules.

FIR: 154 (CrPC) → 173 (BNSS)

Anticipatory Bail: 438 (CrPC) → 482 (BNSS)

Inherent Power: 482 (CrPC) → 528 (BNSS)

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