CrPC 50→BNSS 47

CrPC 50 to BNSS 47: Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail

Section 50 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 47 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 50 →View BNSS Section 47 →

CrPC 50 to BNSS 47 at a Glance

Section 50 CrPC (Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail) is now Section 47 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 50 to BNSS 47?

Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. The only difference between Section 50 CrPC and Section 47 BNSS is the renumbering of the section, which is a change of form. Every word of the title, Section 50(1) CrPC, and Section 50(2) CrPC is preserved without alteration in Section 47(1) BNSS and Section 47(2) BNSS. Both the duty to forthwith communicate the grounds of arrest without warrant and the duty to inform about bail remain unchanged.

CrPC 50 vs BNSS 47: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section5047
HeadingPerson arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bailSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 50 and BNSS 47: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 50, CrPC 1973

50. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.—(1) Every police officer or other person arresting any person without warrant shall forthwith communicate to him full particulars of the offence for which he is arrested or other grounds for such arrest. (2) Where a police officer arrests without warrant any person other than a person accused of a non-bailable offence, he shall inform the person arrested that he is entitled to be released on bail and that he may arrange for sureties on his behalf.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 47, BNSS 2023

47. Person arrested to be informed of grounds of arrest and of right to bail.—(1) Every police officer or other person arresting any person without warrant shall forthwith communicate to him full particulars of the offence for which he is arrested or other grounds for such arrest. (2) Where a police officer arrests without warrant any person other than a person accused of a non-bailable offence, he shall inform the person arrested that he is entitled to be released on bail and that he may arrange for sureties on his behalf.

When It Applies: CrPC 50 vs BNSS 47

Under CrPC 50
  1. Every police officer or any other person who arrests a person without warrant is bound by the duty under Section 50(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
  2. The person making the arrest without warrant shall forthwith communicate to the arrested person the full details of the offence or any other grounds for the arrest under Section 50(1) CrPC.
  3. A police officer who arrests without warrant a person not accused of a non-bailable offence has an additional duty under Section 50(2) CrPC.
  4. In such an arrest, the police officer shall inform the arrested person of the entitlement to be released on bail and that the arrested person may arrange for sureties under Section 50(2) CrPC.
Under BNSS 47
  1. Every police officer or other person who arrests any person without warrant is bound by the duty under Section 47(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
  2. The police officer or other person making the arrest without warrant shall forthwith communicate to the arrested person the full particulars of the offence or other grounds for the arrest under Section 47(1) BNSS.
  3. A police officer who arrests without warrant any person other than a person accused of a non-bailable offence is subject to the duty in Section 47(2) BNSS.
  4. When making such an arrest, the police officer shall inform the arrested person of the entitlement to be released on bail and that the person may arrange for sureties on his behalf under Section 47(2) BNSS.

Time Limits: CrPC 50 to BNSS 47

Under CrPC 50
  • Under Section 50(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the communication of full particulars of the offence or other grounds for the arrest to the person arrested without warrant shall take place forthwith upon the arrest.Act text: “shall forthwith communicate to him full particulars of the offence”
Under BNSS 47
  • Under Section 47(1) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the police officer or other person making an arrest without warrant shall communicate the full particulars of the offence or other grounds for the arrest forthwith.Act text: “shall forthwith communicate to him full particulars of the offence”

What CrPC 50 to BNSS 47 Means in Practice

Because the words of Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 are identical, the rule is unchanged from 1 July 2024. Only the section number changes from Section 50 CrPC to Section 47 BNSS. Every police officer or other person arresting without warrant shall still forthwith communicate the grounds of arrest, and a police officer shall still inform a person not accused of a non-bailable offence about bail and sureties.

FAQs: CrPC 50 to BNSS 47

What is the corresponding provision in the BNSS for Section 50 CrPC?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 corresponds to Section 47 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Specifically, Section 50(1) CrPC became Section 47(1) BNSS, and Section 50(2) CrPC became Section 47(2) BNSS. This transition is a change of form by renumbering, as the statutory wording is identical in both enactments.

Did Section 47 BNSS alter the requirement to forthwith communicate the grounds of arrest?▼

No, the rule is unchanged between Section 50(1) CrPC and Section 47(1) BNSS. Under both provisions, every police officer or other person arresting any person without warrant shall forthwith communicate to him full particulars of the offence for which he is arrested or other grounds for such arrest. Neither the timing requirement nor the persons bound by the duty changed.

Did Section 47(2) BNSS change the duty to inform an arrested person about the entitlement to bail?▼

No, the rule in Section 47(2) BNSS is unchanged from Section 50(2) CrPC. Under both provisions, where a police officer arrests without warrant any person other than a person accused of a non-bailable offence, the police officer shall inform the person arrested that he is entitled to be released on bail and that he may arrange for sureties on his behalf.

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: 22 Oct 2026 ·