CrPC 48→BNSS 45

CrPC 48 to BNSS 45: Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions

Section 48 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 45 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 48 →View BNSS Section 45 →

CrPC 48 to BNSS 45 at a Glance

Section 48 CrPC (Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions) is now Section 45 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 48 to BNSS 45?

Section 48 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 45 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 48 CrPC.

CrPC 48 vs BNSS 45: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section4845
HeadingPursuit of offenders into other jurisdictionsSame

CrPC 48 and BNSS 45: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 48, CrPC 1973

48. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.—A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 45, BNSS 2023

45. Pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions.—A police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.

When It Applies: CrPC 48 vs BNSS 45

Under CrPC 48
  1. Section 48 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 speaks of a police officer, who may pursue a person.
  2. Under Section 48 CrPC, the pursuit is for the purpose of arresting without warrant.
  3. Under Section 48 CrPC, the person pursued is any person whom the police officer is authorised to arrest.
  4. Under Section 48 CrPC, the police officer may pursue such person into any place in India.
Under BNSS 45
  1. Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of a police officer, who may pursue a person.
  2. Under Section 45 BNSS, the pursuit is for the purpose of arresting without warrant.
  3. Under Section 45 BNSS, the person pursued is any person whom the police officer is authorised to arrest.
  4. Under Section 45 BNSS, the police officer may pursue such person into any place in India.

What CrPC 48 to BNSS 45 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, pursuit of offenders into other jurisdictions is found in Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 48 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The text is the same: a police officer may, for the purpose of arresting without warrant any person whom he is authorised to arrest, pursue such person into any place in India.

FAQs: CrPC 48 to BNSS 45

Where is Section 48 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 48 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 48 CrPC has no sub-sections and maps as a whole to Section 45 BNSS.

Did Section 45 BNSS change the conditions for pursuing an offender into another jurisdiction?▼

No. Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same text as Section 48 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

Does Section 45 BNSS add anything to Section 48 CrPC?▼

No. Section 45 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 has the same heading and the same text as Section 48 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 ·