CrPC 60A→BNSS 62

CrPC 60A to BNSS 62: Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code

Section 60A CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 62 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 60A →View BNSS Section 62 →

CrPC 60A to BNSS 62 at a Glance

Section 60A CrPC (Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code) is now Section 62 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 60A to BNSS 62?

Section 62 BNSS has the same text as Section 60A CrPC. Section 62 BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 60A CrPC read this Code, in the text and in the heading.

CrPC 60A vs BNSS 62: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section60A62
HeadingArrest to be made strictly according to the CodeArrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita

CrPC 60A and BNSS 62: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 60A, CrPC 1973

60A. Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code.—No arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of this Code or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 62, BNSS 2023

62. Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.—No arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of this Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

When It Applies: CrPC 60A vs BNSS 62

Under CrPC 60A
  1. Section 60A CrPC speaks of every arrest: no arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Code or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.
  2. An arrest may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Code.
  3. An arrest may also be made in accordance with any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.
Under BNSS 62
  1. Section 62 BNSS speaks of every arrest: no arrest shall be made except in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.
  2. An arrest may be made in accordance with the provisions of the Sanhita.
  3. An arrest may also be made in accordance with any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

What CrPC 60A to BNSS 62 Means in Practice

Section 60A CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 62 BNSS. Both say that no arrest shall be made except in accordance with their own provisions or any other law for the time being in force providing for arrest.

FAQs: CrPC 60A to BNSS 62

Where is Section 60A CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 60A CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 62 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 62 BNSS the same as Section 60A CrPC?▼

Section 62 BNSS has the same text as Section 60A CrPC, except that it reads this Sanhita where Section 60A CrPC read this Code.

How do the headings of Section 60A CrPC and Section 62 BNSS read?▼

The heading of Section 60A CrPC reads Arrest to be made strictly according to the Code. The heading of Section 62 BNSS reads Arrest to be made strictly according to Sanhita.

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 ·