CrPC 36→BNSS 30

CrPC 36 to BNSS 30: Powers of superior officers of police

Section 36 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 30 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 36 →View BNSS Section 30 →

CrPC 36 to BNSS 30 at a Glance

Section 36 CrPC (Powers of superior officers of police) is now Section 30 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 36 to BNSS 30?

Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 30 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 36 CrPC: police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.

CrPC 36 vs BNSS 30: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section3630
HeadingPowers of superior officers of policeSame

CrPC 36 and BNSS 30: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 36, CrPC 1973

36. Powers of superior officers of police.—Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 30, BNSS 2023

30. Powers of superior officers of police.—Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.

When It Applies: CrPC 36 vs BNSS 30

Under CrPC 36
  1. Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 applies to police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station.
  2. Under Section 36 CrPC, such police officers may exercise the same powers as may be exercised by an officer in charge of a police station.
  3. Under Section 36 CrPC, such police officers may exercise those powers throughout the local area to which they are appointed.
  4. Under Section 36 CrPC, the powers are those that may be exercised by an officer in charge of a police station within the limits of his station.
Under BNSS 30
  1. Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 applies to police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station.
  2. Under Section 30 BNSS, such police officers may exercise the same powers as may be exercised by an officer in charge of a police station.
  3. Under Section 30 BNSS, such police officers may exercise those powers throughout the local area to which they are appointed.
  4. Under Section 30 BNSS, the powers are those that may be exercised by an officer in charge of a police station within the limits of his station.

What CrPC 36 to BNSS 30 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision on powers of superior officers of police is found in Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The text is the same, so police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers throughout the local area to which they are appointed.

FAQs: CrPC 36 to BNSS 30

What changed between Section 36 CrPC and Section 30 BNSS?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Both sections bear the heading Powers of superior officers of police and have the same text. Section 36 CrPC has no sub-sections and maps as a whole to Section 30 BNSS.

Did Section 30 BNSS alter the territorial limits or conditions for superior police officers?▼

No. Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same text as Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Police officers superior in rank to an officer in charge of a police station may exercise the same powers, throughout the local area to which they are appointed, as may be exercised by such officer within the limits of his station.

Where is the provision on powers of superior officers of police found from 1 July 2024?▼

From 1 July 2024, the provision is found in Section 30 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which has the same text as Section 36 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 18 Oct 2026 ·