The CrPC 1973 was replaced by the BNSS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 198B — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 531, BNSS 2023).
No Court shall take cognizance of an offence punishable under Section 376B of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860) where the persons are in a marital relationship, except upon prima facie satisfaction of the facts which constitute the offence upon a complaint having been filed or made by the wife against the husband.] Inserted by Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (w.e.f. 03/02/2013).