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-47 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 47. (1) Every police officer or other person arresting any person without … Read more
Section-46 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: No unnecessary restraint – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 46. The person arrested shall not be subjected to more restraint than is necessary to prevent his escape. 49. No unnecessary restraint.—The person … Read more
Section-45 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 45. A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, … Read more
Section-44 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Search of place entered by person sought to be 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) 44. (1) If any person acting under warrant of arrest, or any police officer having authority … Read more
Section-43 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Arrest how made – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 43. (1) In making an arrest the police officer or other person making the same shall actually touch or confine the body of … Read more
Section-42 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Protection of members of Armed Forces from arrest – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 42. (1) Notwithstanding anything contained in sections 39 to 41 (both inclusive), no member of the Armed Forces … Read more
Section-41 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Arrest by Magistrate – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 41. (1) When any offence is committed in the presence of a Magistrate, whether Executive or Judicial, within his local jurisdiction, he may … Read more
Section-40 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Arrest by private person and procedure on such arrest – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 40. (1) Any private person may arrest or cause to be arrested any person who in his … Read more
Section-39 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Arrest on refusal to give name and residence – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 39. (1) When any person who, in the presence of a police officer, has committed or has been … Read more
Section-38 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Right of arrested person to meet an advocate of his choice during interrogation – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 38. When any person is arrested and interrogated by the police, he shall … Read more
Section-37 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Designated 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) 37. The State Government shall— (a) establish a Police control room in every district and at State level; (b) designate a … Read more
Section-36 of Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023: Procedure of arrest and duties of officer making arrest – with corresponding and equivalent Sections of Cr.P.C.-Criminal Procedure Code. Bhartiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (corresponding section) 36. Every police officer while making an arrest shall— (a) bear an accurate, visible and clear … Read more