CrPC 70→BNSS 72

CrPC 70 to BNSS 72: Form of warrant of arrest and duration

Section 70 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 72 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 70 →View BNSS Section 72 →

CrPC 70 to BNSS 72 at a Glance

Section 70 CrPC (Form of warrant of arrest and duration) is now Section 72 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 70 to BNSS 72?

Section 72 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 70 CrPC. Section 72(1) BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 70(1) CrPC read this Code.

CrPC 70 vs BNSS 72: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7072
HeadingForm of warrant of arrest and durationSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 70 and BNSS 72: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 70, CrPC 1973

70. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.—(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Code shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of such Court and shall bear the seal of the Court. (2) Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 72, BNSS 2023

72. Form of warrant of arrest and duration.—(1) Every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under this Sanhita shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of such Court and shall bear the seal of the Court. (2) Every such warrant shall remain in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.

When It Applies: CrPC 70 vs BNSS 72

Under CrPC 70
  1. Section 70(1) CrPC applies to every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under the Code.
  2. The warrant shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of the Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.
Under BNSS 72
  1. Section 72(1) BNSS applies to every warrant of arrest issued by a Court under the Sanhita.
  2. The warrant shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer of the Court and shall bear the seal of the Court.

Time Limits: CrPC 70 to BNSS 72

Under CrPC 70
  • Under Section 70(2) CrPC, a warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.Act text: “until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed”
Under BNSS 72
  • Under Section 72(2) BNSS, a warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.Act text: “until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed”

What CrPC 70 to BNSS 72 Means in Practice

Section 70(1) CrPC is found in Section 72(1) BNSS and Section 70(2) CrPC in Section 72(2) BNSS. Both provide that a warrant of arrest issued by a Court shall be in writing, signed by the presiding officer and bear the seal of the Court, and is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.

FAQs: CrPC 70 to BNSS 72

Where is Section 70 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 70(1) CrPC is found in Section 72(1) BNSS and Section 70(2) CrPC in Section 72(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 72 BNSS the same as Section 70 CrPC?▼

Section 72 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 70 CrPC, except that Section 72(1) BNSS reads this Sanhita where Section 70(1) CrPC read this Code.

Did the duration of a warrant of arrest change from Section 70 CrPC to Section 72 BNSS?▼

Section 72(2) BNSS reads the same as Section 70(2) CrPC. Every such warrant is in force until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it, or until it is executed.

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 ·