CrPC → BNSS
CrPC Section 76 in BNSS
CrPC Section 76 corresponds to BNSS Section 78 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 76 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 78 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNSS Section 78 — Person arrested to be brought before court without delay
Drafting note. No change.
The police officer or other person executing a warrant of arrest shall (subject to the provisions of section 73 as to security) without unnecessary delay bring the person arrested before the Court before which he is required by law to produce such person: Provided that such delay shall not, in any case, exceed twenty-four hours exclusive of the time necessary for the journey from the place of arrest to the Magistrate's Court.
Questions this page answers
What is CrPC 76 in BNSS?
CrPC Section 76 is BNSS Section 78 — Person arrested to be brought before court without delay.
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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