What changes were introduced in the Criminal Procedure Act, 1984 which was not in the Criminal Procedure Code?

The changes introduced by CPA which were not in the Criminal Procedure Code are: 

1). CPA empowers Ward Secretary or Secretary Village Council to issue warrant for arrest or summons requiring the person to appear before the court. See section 13 of CPA. 

2). CPA requires the person under restraint to be treated with humanity and with respect of humanity. Provision of section 55 of CPA. 

3). CPA provides for Preliminary Hearing; as per section 192 of the CPA. 

4). CPA provides the right to remain silent to the accused. 5). CPA provides for the Compensation for injuries, loses or death resulting from assisting Police, Magistrates or any other officer for stopping commission of an offence or in arresting a person suspected to have committed offence. section 37 of the CPA. 

5). CPA empowers the judge to take over and continue the trial commenced by the other. See section 299 of CPA. 

6). CPA allows the accused to give evidence on oath – affirmation or not, but such accused is subject to cross examination. Provision of section 231(2) of the CPA. 

7). CPA provides for requirement of notice before relying on defence of ALIBI; before hearing the case to furnish particulars of ALIBI; before prosecution a case is closed. See section 194(4) and (5) of CPA. 

8). CPA restricts power of Courts to grant bail. See section 148(5) and DPP certificate refusing grant of bail.