BNSS, 2023

This category gives the bare text of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. It places each BNSS section beside the matching CrPC provision. The comparison table shows every change in a clear way.

You then get detailed commentary on the section. The notes explain the reform and its impact. They show how preventive steps are taken, investigation, arrest, bail,  trial and appeals now work under the new law. At places I have tried to point out important timelines and safeguards.

Each article brings in case law. It cites recent Supreme Court judgments.
The commentary explains how the Court reads the provision highlighting major trends in criminal procedure. It sets out the settled position of law in simple terms.

A practitioner’s guide follows. It gives useful steps for lawyers, litigant and students. In some articles I have flagged common mistakes. I have also tried to suggest practical best practices wherever I have had personally dealt with cases touching concerned provision. .

FAQs appear at the end. They answer frequent questions in plain language.
The aim is to help readers understand, compare and use every BNSS section with ease. An informed citizenry can fast track the system.

Section-59 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-59 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Police to report apprehensions – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 59. Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, … Read more

Section-58 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-58 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Person arrested not to be detained more than twenty-four hours – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 58. No police officer shall detain in custody a person arrested without warrant for a longer … Read more

Section-57 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-57 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Person arrested to be taken before Magistrate or officer in charge of police station – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 57. A police officer making an arrest without warrant shall, without unnecessary … Read more

Section-56 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-56 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Health and safety of arrested person – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 56. It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of … Read more

Section-55 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-55 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Procedure when police officer deputes subordinate to arrest without warrant – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 55. (1) When any officer in charge of a police station or any police officer making … Read more

Section-54 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-54 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Identification of person arrested  – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 54. Where a person is arrested on a charge of committing an offence and his identification by any other person or persons … Read more

Section-53 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-53 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Examination of arrested person by medical officer – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 53. (1) When any person is arrested, he shall be examined by a medical officer in the service of … Read more

Section-52 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-52 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Examination of person accused of rape by medical practitioner – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 52. (1) When a person is arrested on a charge of committing an offence of rape or … Read more

Section-51 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-51 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Examination of accused by medical practitioner at the request of police officer – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 51. (1) When a person is arrested on a charge of committing an offence … Read more

Section-50 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-50 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Power to seize offensive weapons – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 50. The police officer or other person making any arrest under this Sanhita may, immediately after the arrest is made, take … Read more

Section-49 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-49 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Search of arrested person – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 49. (1) Whenever,—   (i) a person is arrested by a police officer under a warrant which does not provide for the … Read more

Section-48 BNSS – Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 & equivalent Cr.P.C. Section

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Section-48 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Obligation of person making arrest to inform about the arrest, etc., to relative or friend – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 48. (1) Every police officer or other person making any arrest … Read more