The text is substantially unchanged
BNSS Section 261 is now CrPC Section 238
261. Compliance with section 230.
Old law
BNSS §261
261. Compliance with section 230.
261. When, in any warrant-case instituted on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate at the commencement of the trial, the Magistrate shall satisfy himself that he has complied with the provisions of section 230.
Read more: BNSS §261New law
CrPC §238
238. Compliance with section 207.
238. When, in any warrant-case instituted on a police report, the accused appears or is brought before a Magistrate at the commencement of the trial, the Magistrate shall satisfy himself that he has complied with the provisions of section 207.
Read more: CrPC §238Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.

