CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 59 in BNSS
CrPC Section 59 corresponds to BNSS Section 60 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 59 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 60 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 60 — Discharge of person apprehended
Drafting note. "Bail" is replaced with "bail bond".
No person who has been arrested by a police officer shall be discharged except on his bond, or bail bond, or under the special order of a Magistrate.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 59 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 59 is BNSS Section 60 — Discharge of person apprehended.
Has the provision changed?
"Bail" is replaced with "bail bond".
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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