CrPC 58→BNSS 59

CrPC 58 to BNSS 59: Police to report apprehensions

Section 58 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 59 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 58 →View BNSS Section 59 →

CrPC 58 to BNSS 59 at a Glance

Section 58 CrPC (Police to report apprehensions) is now Section 59 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 58 to BNSS 59?

Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 became Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 59 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 58 CrPC.

CrPC 58 vs BNSS 59: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section5859
HeadingPolice to report apprehensionsSame

CrPC 58 and BNSS 59: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 58, CrPC 1973

58. Police to report apprehensions.—Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 59, BNSS 2023

59. Police to report apprehensions.—Officers in charge of police stations shall report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate, the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

When It Applies: CrPC 58 vs BNSS 59

Under CrPC 58
  1. Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 speaks of officers in charge of police stations, who shall report the cases of persons arrested without warrant.
  2. Under Section 58 CrPC, the report shall be made to the District Magistrate, or, if the District Magistrate so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate.
  3. Section 58 CrPC speaks of the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations.
  4. Under Section 58 CrPC, the cases shall be reported whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.
Under BNSS 59
  1. Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 speaks of officers in charge of police stations, who shall report the cases of persons arrested without warrant.
  2. Under Section 59 BNSS, the report shall be made to the District Magistrate, or, if the District Magistrate so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate.
  3. Section 59 BNSS speaks of the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations.
  4. Under Section 59 BNSS, the cases shall be reported whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

What CrPC 58 to BNSS 59 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, the duty of officers in charge of police stations to report the cases of all persons arrested without warrant to the District Magistrate, or to the Sub-divisional Magistrate if so directed, is found in Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in place of Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, with the same wording.

FAQs: CrPC 58 to BNSS 59

Where is Section 58 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

From 1 July 2024, Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, with the same heading. Section 58 CrPC has no sub-sections and maps as a whole to Section 59 BNSS.

Did Section 59 BNSS change who receives the report of warrantless arrests compared to Section 58 CrPC?▼

No. Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 both read report to the District Magistrate, or, if he so directs, to the Sub-divisional Magistrate.

Did Section 59 BNSS change the rule for persons admitted to bail?▼

No. Section 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and Section 59 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 both cover the cases of all persons arrested without warrant, within the limits of their respective stations, whether such persons have been admitted to bail or otherwise.

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: 20 Oct 2026 ·