CrPC 52→BNSS 50

CrPC 52 to BNSS 50: Power to seize offensive weapons

Section 52 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 50 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 52 →View BNSS Section 50 →

CrPC 52 to BNSS 50 at a Glance

Section 52 CrPC (Power to seize offensive weapons) is now Section 50 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 52 to BNSS 50?

Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024, with the same heading. Section 50 BNSS adds the words immediately after the arrest is made, and begins with The police officer or other person where Section 52 CrPC began with The officer or other person. The duty to deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer has the same text.

CrPC 52 vs BNSS 50: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section5250
HeadingPower to seize offensive weaponsSame

CrPC 52 and BNSS 50: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 52, CrPC 1973

52. Power to seize offensive weapons.—The officer or other person making any arrest under this Code may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person, and shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required by this Code to produce the person arrested.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 50, BNSS 2023

50. Power to seize offensive weapons.—The police officer or other person making any arrest under this Sanhita may, immediately after the arrest is made, take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person, and shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required by this Sanhita to produce the person arrested.

When It Applies: CrPC 52 vs BNSS 50

Under CrPC 52
  1. Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 speaks of the officer or other person making any arrest under this Code.
  2. Under Section 52 CrPC, the officer or other person making the arrest may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons.
  3. Section 52 CrPC speaks of offensive weapons which the person arrested has about his person.
  4. Under Section 52 CrPC, the officer or person making the arrest shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required by this Code to produce the person arrested.
Under BNSS 50
  1. Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of the police officer or other person making any arrest under this Sanhita.
  2. Under Section 50 BNSS, the police officer or other person making the arrest may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons.
  3. Section 50 BNSS speaks of offensive weapons which the person arrested has about his person.
  4. Under Section 50 BNSS, the officer or person making the arrest shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required by this Sanhita to produce the person arrested.

Time Limits: CrPC 52 to BNSS 50

Under CrPC 52

Section 52 CrPC states no time limit.

Under BNSS 50
  • Under Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, the offensive weapons may be taken immediately after the arrest is made.Act text: “immediately after the arrest is made”

What CrPC 52 to BNSS 50 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the power to seize offensive weapons is found in Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. The police officer or other person making the arrest may, immediately after the arrest is made, take from the person arrested any offensive weapons which he has about his person, and shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the person arrested is to be produced.

FAQs: CrPC 52 to BNSS 50

Where is Section 52 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 52 CrPC has no sub-sections and maps as a whole to Section 50 BNSS.

Did Section 50 BNSS add words on when the weapons may be taken?▼

Yes. Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 reads may, immediately after the arrest is made, take from the person arrested any offensive weapons. Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 read may take from the person arrested any offensive weapons, without the words immediately after the arrest is made.

Did the duty to deliver seized offensive weapons change between Section 52 CrPC and Section 50 BNSS?▼

No. Section 52 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 50 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 both read shall deliver all weapons so taken to the Court or officer before which or whom the officer or person making the arrest is required to produce the person arrested.

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 ·