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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 189 BNSS - Release of accused when Evidence deficient

Act
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section
189 - Release of accused when Evidence deficient
Old provision
Section 169 CrPC

Old law → Section 189 BNSS

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Section 169 CrPC Modified The w ords "with or without sureties" are excluded and "or bail bond" are added.

Section 189 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with release of accused when Evidence deficient. Under the old law this was Section 169 of the CrPC.

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