CrPC 72→BNSS 74

CrPC 72 to BNSS 74: Warrants to whom directed

Section 72 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 74 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 72 →View BNSS Section 74 →

CrPC 72 to BNSS 74 at a Glance

Section 72 CrPC (Warrants to whom directed) is now Section 74 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 72 to BNSS 74?

Section 74 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 72 CrPC, with no renumbered cross-references.

CrPC 72 vs BNSS 74: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7274
HeadingWarrants to whom directedSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame

CrPC 72 and BNSS 74: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 72, CrPC 1973

72. Warrants to whom directed.—(1) A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers; but the Court issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available, direct it to any other person or persons, and such person or persons shall execute the same. (2) When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 74, BNSS 2023

74. Warrants to whom directed.—(1) A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers; but the Court issuing such a warrant may, if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available, direct it to any other person or persons, and such person or persons shall execute the same. (2) When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.

When It Applies: CrPC 72 vs BNSS 74

Under CrPC 72
  1. A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers.
  2. The Court issuing the warrant may direct it to any other person or persons if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available.
  3. Such person or persons shall execute the warrant.
  4. When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.
Under BNSS 74
  1. A warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers.
  2. The Court issuing the warrant may direct it to any other person or persons if its immediate execution is necessary and no police officer is immediately available.
  3. Such person or persons shall execute the warrant.
  4. When a warrant is directed to more officers or persons than one, it may be executed by all, or by any one or more of them.

What CrPC 72 to BNSS 74 Means in Practice

Section 72(1) CrPC is found in Section 74(1) BNSS and Section 72(2) CrPC in Section 74(2) BNSS. Both provide that a warrant of arrest shall ordinarily be directed to one or more police officers.

FAQs: CrPC 72 to BNSS 74

Where is Section 72 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 72(1) CrPC is found in Section 74(1) BNSS and Section 72(2) CrPC in Section 74(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 74 BNSS the same as Section 72 CrPC?▼

Section 74 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 72 CrPC, with no renumbered cross-references.

Does Section 74 BNSS refer to any other section?▼

Section 74 BNSS does not refer to any other section, and Section 72 CrPC did not either.

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 ·