CrPC 38→BNSS 32

CrPC 38 to BNSS 32: Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant

Section 38 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 32 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 38 →View BNSS Section 32 →

CrPC 38 to BNSS 32 at a Glance

Section 38 CrPC (Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant) is now Section 32 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 38 to BNSS 32?

Section 38 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 32 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 38 CrPC.

CrPC 38 vs BNSS 32: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section3832
HeadingAid to person, other than police officer, executing warrantSame

CrPC 38 and BNSS 32: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 38, CrPC 1973

38. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.—When a warrant is directed to a person other than a police officer, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 32, BNSS 2023

32. Aid to person, other than police officer, executing warrant.—When a warrant is directed to a person other than a police officer, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.

When It Applies: CrPC 38 vs BNSS 32

Under CrPC 38
  1. Section 38 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with a warrant directed to a person other than a police officer.
  2. Under Section 38 CrPC, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant.
  3. Under Section 38 CrPC, the person to whom the warrant is directed must be near at hand.
  4. Under Section 38 CrPC, the person to whom the warrant is directed must also be acting in the execution of the warrant.
Under BNSS 32
  1. Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with a warrant directed to a person other than a police officer.
  2. Under Section 32 BNSS, any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant.
  3. Under Section 32 BNSS, the person to whom the warrant is directed must be near at hand.
  4. Under Section 32 BNSS, the person to whom the warrant is directed must also be acting in the execution of the warrant.

What CrPC 38 to BNSS 32 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the provision on aid to a person, other than a police officer, executing a warrant is found in Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 38 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The text is the same: any other person may aid in the execution of such warrant, if the person to whom the warrant is directed be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.

FAQs: CrPC 38 to BNSS 32

Where is Section 38 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 38 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 38 CrPC has no sub-sections and maps as a whole to Section 32 BNSS.

Did Section 32 BNSS alter the conditions under which another person may aid in executing a warrant?▼

No. Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same text as Section 38 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The warrant is directed to a person other than a police officer, and that person must be near at hand and acting in the execution of the warrant.

Does Section 32 BNSS add anything to Section 38 CrPC?▼

No. Section 32 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same heading and the same text as Section 38 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 ·