CrPC 73→BNSS 75

CrPC 73 to BNSS 75: Warrant may be directed to any person

Section 73 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 75 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 73 →View BNSS Section 75 →

CrPC 73 to BNSS 75 at a Glance

Section 73 CrPC (Warrant may be directed to any person) is now Section 75 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 73 to BNSS 75?

Section 75 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 73 CrPC. Section 75(3) BNSS refers to Section 73 BNSS where Section 73(3) CrPC referred to Section 71 CrPC.

CrPC 73 vs BNSS 75: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section7375
HeadingWarrant may be directed to any personSame
Sub-sections3 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.71s.73

CrPC 73 and BNSS 75: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 73, CrPC 1973

73. Warrant may be directed to any person.—(1) The Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class may direct a warrant to any person within his local jurisdiction for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or of any person who is accused of a non-bailable offence and is evading arrest. (2) Such person shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the warrant, and shall execute it if the person for whose arrest it was issued, is in, or enters on, any land or other property under his charge. (3) When the person against whom such warrant is issued is arrested, he shall be made over with the warrant to the nearest police officer, who shall cause him to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under section 71.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 75, BNSS 2023

75. Warrant may be directed to any person.—(1) The Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class may direct a warrant to any person within his local jurisdiction for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or of any person who is accused of a non-bailable offence and is evading arrest. (2) Such person shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the warrant, and shall execute it if the person for whose arrest it was issued, is in, or enters on, any land or other property under his charge. (3) When the person against whom such warrant is issued is arrested, he shall be made over with the warrant to the nearest police officer, who shall cause him to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under section 73.

When It Applies: CrPC 73 vs BNSS 75

Under CrPC 73
  1. Under Section 73(1) CrPC, the Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class may direct a warrant to any person within the local jurisdiction of that Magistrate.
  2. The warrant is for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or of any person who is accused of a non-bailable offence and is evading arrest.
  3. Under Section 73(2) CrPC, the person to whom the warrant is directed shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the warrant.
  4. That person shall execute the warrant if the person for whose arrest it was issued is in, or enters on, any land or other property under the charge of that person.
  5. Under Section 73(3) CrPC, when the person against whom the warrant is issued is arrested, that person shall be made over with the warrant to the nearest police officer.
  6. The nearest police officer shall cause the person arrested to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under Section 71 CrPC.
Under BNSS 75
  1. Under Section 75(1) BNSS, the Chief Judicial Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class may direct a warrant to any person within the local jurisdiction of that Magistrate.
  2. The warrant is for the arrest of any escaped convict, proclaimed offender or of any person who is accused of a non-bailable offence and is evading arrest.
  3. Under Section 75(2) BNSS, the person to whom the warrant is directed shall acknowledge in writing the receipt of the warrant.
  4. That person shall execute the warrant if the person for whose arrest it was issued is in, or enters on, any land or other property under the charge of that person.
  5. Under Section 75(3) BNSS, when the person against whom the warrant is issued is arrested, that person shall be made over with the warrant to the nearest police officer.
  6. The nearest police officer shall cause the person arrested to be taken before a Magistrate having jurisdiction in the case, unless security is taken under Section 73 BNSS.

What CrPC 73 to BNSS 75 Means in Practice

Section 73(1) CrPC is found in Section 75(1) BNSS, Section 73(2) CrPC in Section 75(2) BNSS and Section 73(3) CrPC in Section 75(3) BNSS. Both provide for a warrant directed to any person for the arrest of an escaped convict, proclaimed offender or person accused of a non-bailable offence who is evading arrest.

FAQs: CrPC 73 to BNSS 75

Where is Section 73 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 73(1) CrPC is found in Section 75(1) BNSS, Section 73(2) CrPC in Section 75(2) BNSS and Section 73(3) CrPC in Section 75(3) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 75 BNSS the same as Section 73 CrPC?▼

Section 75 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 73 CrPC, except that Section 75(3) BNSS refers to Section 73 BNSS where Section 73(3) CrPC referred to Section 71 CrPC.

Which section does Section 75(3) BNSS refer to for security?▼

Section 75(3) BNSS refers to Section 73 BNSS. Section 73(3) CrPC referred to Section 71 CrPC.

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 ·