CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 48 in BNSS

CrPC Section 48 corresponds to BNSS Section 45 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 48
New provision45
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 45 — Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

Drafting note. No change.

A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 45

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 48 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 48 is BNSS Section 45 — Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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