CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 55A in BNSS
CrPC Section 55A corresponds to BNSS Section 56 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 55A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 56 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 56 — Health and safety of arrested person
Drafting note. No change.
It shall be the duty of the person having the custody of an accused to take reasonable care of the health and safety of the accused.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 55A in BNSS?
CrPC Section 55A is BNSS Section 56 — Health and safety of arrested person.
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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