CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 88 in BNSS

CrPC Section 88 corresponds to BNSS Section 91 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 88
New provision91
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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BNSS Section 91 — Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance

Drafting note. The words “or bail bond” are added in heading and words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or bail bond".

When any person for whose appearance or arrest the officer presiding in any Court is empowered to issue a summons or warrant, is present in such Court, such officer may require such person to execute a bond or bail bond for his appearance in such Court, or any other Court to which the case may be transferred for trial.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 91

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 88 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 88 is BNSS Section 91 — Power to take bond or bail bond for appearance.

Has the provision changed?

The words “or bail bond” are added in heading and words "bond with or without sureties" are replaced by "bond or 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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