The text is substantially unchanged
BNSS Section 298 is now CrPC Section 265J
298. Savings.
Old law
BNSS §298
298. Savings.
298. The provisions of this chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Sanhita and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this chapter.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this chapter, the expression Public Prosecutor has the meaning assigned to it under clause (v) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 19.
Read more: BNSS §298Explanation.—For the purposes of this chapter, the expression Public Prosecutor has the meaning assigned to it under clause (v) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 19.
New law
CrPC §265J
265J. Savings.
265J. The provisions of this chapter shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other provisions of this Code and nothing in such other provisions shall be construed to constrain the meaning of any provision of this chapter.
Explanation.—For the purposes of this chapter, the expression “Public Prosecutor” has the meaning assigned to it under clause (u) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 25.
Read more: CrPC §265JExplanation.—For the purposes of this chapter, the expression “Public Prosecutor” has the meaning assigned to it under clause (u) of section 2 and includes an Assistant Public Prosecutor appointed under section 25.
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.